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Well that was a fun 24 hours! Not really, but it is the reason for the title Snowballs & snowfall!! We got more than a dusting, but not the 8" - 12" that we were expecting. Our final total is about 5". The snow started about 6 p.m. Wednesday night, and continued until 5 p.m. Thursday evening. And the wind!!! WOW...45 mile per hour wind gusts blowing all of that snow around. It doesn't matter how long you live in Iowa, it is still not fun to drive in the snow!!
I finally started making my Christmas Cookies yesterday, and my first batch is Pecan Snowballs. Okay they are actually called Russian Teacakes, but they look like snowballs. This is one of my all time favorite holiday cookies. I'm not sure why I never make them any other time of the year, but it's not Christmas without them. It is the recipe I have been using for as long as I can remember and I wouldn't change a thing.
How to make Pecan Snowballs aka Russian Tea Cakes:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Add flour and salt, stir to combine.
Mix in chopped pecans until dough holds together.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased or parchment lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until set but not brown.
Remove from pan and roll in powdered sugar.
Let cool completely.
Roll cookies in powdered sugar one more time to thoroughly coat.
Some additional cookie recipes for you to enjoy:
- Grinch Snowball Cookies - these cookies have chopped pistachios and cranberries
- Candy Cane Cookies
- Traditional Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Mint Truffle Snowballs
- Nocciolata Tea Cakes - "Nutella" and hazelnuts
So the upside is that we will have a White Christmas this year.....YEAH!!! Unless there is a tropical heat wave that blows through in the next couple of days. HAHAHA
Enjoy!
Pecan Snowballs
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add flour and salt, stir to combine.
- Mix in chopped pecans until dough holds together.
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until set but not brown.
- Remove from pan and roll in powdered sugar. Let cool completely.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar one more time to thoroughly coat.
Catherine says
Russian Teacakes are one of my favorite cookies. My daughter makes them every year for the holidays. Your post is making me miss the winter even more...I love watching the snow fall. That first image of your backyard looks like a painting.
Found you through Foodie Friday. Blessings, Catherine
Joanne/Winelady Cooks says
I always make these cookies during the holidays. Everyone loves them and they are great for cookie swaps.
Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday,
Joanne
Kathie Gamble says
My husband loves these coolies. He like the Keebler brand and they are nearly impossible to find, so I'm hoping these will do the trick. Also, I love the print option, main picture, all pictures, and just text. I'm a visual learner and inspired by pictures, so thank you for figuring that out.
Looking forward to following your blog.
Kathie