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Published: Dec 20, 2012 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

Snowballs & snowfall

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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!!

Pecan Snowballs are my absolute favorite holiday cookie, and I bet they are yours as well! cookingwithcurls.com

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.

Pecan Snowballs, the perfect gift!! cookingwithcurls.com

How to make Pecan Snowballs aka Russian Tea Cakes:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla.

Grinch Snowballs butter cookingwithcurls.com

Add flour and salt, stir to combine.

Dry ingredients mixed into the bowl cookingwithcurls.com

Mix in chopped pecans until dough holds together.

Add the chopped pecans to the cookie mixture cookingwithcurls.com

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.

Baked cookies on a baking sheet cookingwithcurls.com

Remove from pan and roll in powdered sugar.

Roll the hot cookies in a bowl of powdered sugar cookingwithcurls.com

Let cool completely.

Roll the cooled cookies in powdered sugar for a second time cookingwithcurls.com

Roll cookies in powdered sugar one more time to thoroughly coat.

Everyone's favorite holiday cookie - Pecan Snowballs aka Russian Teacakes, Mexican Wedding Cakes. Whatever you call them, they are delicious!! cookingwithcurls.com

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!

Everyone's favorite holiday cookie - Pecan Snowballs aka Russian Teacakes, Mexican Wedding Cakes. Whatever you call them, they are delicious!! cookingwithcurls.com

Pecan Snowballs

Buttery cookies with chopped pecans rolled in powdered sugar make Pecan Snowballs everyone's favorite cookie!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, powdered sugar, recipe, pecans
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 40 Cookies
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Catherine says

    July 13, 2013 at 9:54 am

    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

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  2. Joanne/Winelady Cooks says

    July 14, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    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

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  3. Kathie Gamble says

    November 28, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    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

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