Snowball Cookies (aka Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cakes), are little balls of yummy buttery shortbread with pecans, coated with powdered sugar.

Traditions… I love them! This recipe for Snowball Cookies is one of those dearly loved holiday traditions in our family. Little balls of buttery shortbread, bursting with pecans (or walnuts) and rolled in sweet powdered sugar are the perfect Christmas treat to eat or give to family and friends!

My Mom made these delicious snowballs cookies for us when we were growing up. To continue the tradition, I’ve been making them with her recipe for over 40 years at Christmas for our family, and as gifts for friends and neighbors.

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Other Names For Snowball Cookies

I’ve heard these snowball cookies referred to as Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Shortbread Bites, etc. Seems like everyone has a recipe and a name for them. Whatever they are called, these cookies really are little bites of “shortbread goodness”.

The snowball cookies look like little snowballs because they are round and coated with powdered sugar once baked! They seem to just melt in your mouth (just like snow), and are very easy to make.

If You Enjoy Shortbread Cookies, You Will LOVE Snowball Cookies

Snowball cookies go perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea! These decadent treats are not just for Christmas, because they can be enjoyed ANY time of year. If you enjoy shortbread, you will LOVE these cookies! Rich and buttery, with a hint of sweetness from the powdered sugar, these are one of my favorite Christmas treats!

Here’s a photo of some of the snowball cookies ready to eat… yum! I hope you will give them a try, because they are lip-smackin’ delicious!!

Time To Roll The Snowball Cookies In Powdered Sugar

The dough for snowball cookies is easy to make. Once made, the cookie dough is chilled, rolled into balls, baked, and then rolled in powdered sugar. That’s really all there is to it! And snowball cookies sure are delicious, so I bet ya can’t eat just one of ’em! YUM.

I love to eat a couple of these buttery snowball cookies with a good strong cup of coffee to sip on! Ahhhh- they are so good, and are a perfect small bite of goodness! Hope you will consider making a nice big batch of snowball cookies. They are absolutely delicious, no matter what time of year you make them! Have a GREAT day!

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All of my cookie recipes can be found in the Recipe Index at the top of the page. Some of our favorites include:

• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
• Giant Sugar Cookies
• Cranberry Orange Pinwheel Cookies
• Chocolate Oaties

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Snowball Cookies

Prep Time

2 hrs 15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

2 hrs 30 mins

 

Snowball Cookies (aka Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cakes), are little balls of yummy buttery shortbread with pecans, coated with powdered sugar.

Category: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: snowball cookies

Servings: 60 (approx.)

Calories Per Serving: 67 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For cookies:

• 1 cup butter (2 cubes, room temperature)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans), chopped

For Topping:

• 1 cup confectioner's sugar (powdered) to roll the baked cookies in when done

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Instructions

1. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together for several minutes until thoroughly mixed. Add the water and vanilla, and mix together. Slowly add the flour (the dough will become very thick). Stir in the nuts.
2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours in refrigerator.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove dough from refrigerator. Spoon out and roll dough in your hands to make 1" round cookie dough balls.
4. Bake snowballs on un-greased baking sheets for 15-20 minutes at 325 degrees, or until just slightly browned. Remove cookies from oven; let cool just a minute, then carefully roll each cookie in a bowl of powdered sugar, to cover. Cool on a wire rack. Once cool, coat them a second time with the powdered sugar, if desired. That's it!

Recipe Notes

The prep time indicated is not active prep time. The cookies take only a few minutes to prepare, then dough must be refrigerated (inactive prep time) for a couple hours.

Nutrition Facts

Snowball Cookies

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)

Calories 67 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 27mg1%

Potassium 13mg0%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Sugar 3g3%

Vitamin A 95IU2%

Calcium 3mg0%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Cranberry Orange Cookies are decadent yummy treats, flavored with cranberries, pecans, orange zest and juice, and topped with a simple orange glaze!

I used to host a Christmas Cookie Exchange for my co-workers in our home each December for many, many years, which is where I first tried these Cranberry Orange Cookies. We would have between 10-20 friends show up to participate each year.

It is so much fun to play ridiculously silly games, nibble on appetizers, visit and laugh, and see the different types of cookies each friend/co-worker made and brought to share. I always hosted this party in our home the first week of December, so it was a GREAT way to kick off the holiday season!

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How Does A Cookie Exchange Work?

Everyone brings six dozen cookies (one kind/recipe), and brings the recipe for them, too! We divide the total number of cookies by the number of friends participating to see how many cookies (per variety) we pack in our boxes to take home!

Each person leaves with a big box with six dozen ASSORTED homemade Christmas cookies, and all of the cookie recipes! MAKE 1 KIND OF COOKIE… LEAVE WITH 15-20 KINDS OF COOKIES!

I love cookie exchanges, because we only have to cook once, but leave with a variety of delicious cookies, just in time for the holidays! Now that is my kind of party! We also play lots of crazy games, and have a blast!

How I Got The Recipe For Cranberry Orange Cookies

One year, my friend Valerie brought Cranberry Orange Cookies to share. I was immediately in love with the orange and cranberry flavor of these cookies, and couldn’t wait to try the recipe on my own. Winner! My friend Valerie is on the left in the photo below.

I’ve made these yummy cranberry orange cookies a few times since then, and they never disappoint! They are easy to make and are DELICIOUS! The picture of the cookies I made isn’t the greatest at representing these wonderful treats, but trust me…they’re fantastic! Perfect for any time of the year! Have a great day!

Looking For More COOKIE Recipes?

You can find all of my cookie recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A few favorites include:

• Snowball Cookies
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Dipped Gingersnaps

Interested In More Recipes?

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Cranberry Orange Cookies

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

32 mins

 

Cranberry Orange Cookies are decadent yummy treats, flavored with cranberries, pecans, orange zest and juice, and topped with a simple orange glaze!

Category: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry orange cookies

Servings: 48 cookies (approx.)

Calories Per Serving: 121 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For cookies:

• 1 cup butter , softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 2 Tablespoons orange juice
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup pecans , chopped (can substitute walnuts, if desired)

For glaze:

• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 3 Tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar (powdered)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated and brown sugars. Beat till smooth. Add egg, and mix till well blended. Add in 1/ 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest and 2 TBSP. of orange juice. Mix well.

3. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; stir this into the orange mixture, a little at a time. Add dried cranberries and pecans. Stir in until well mixed and evenly distributed through the dough.

4. Drop dough by rounded Tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Make sure to space cookies 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until edges turn golden. Remove cookies from oven. Let cool slightly, then remove cookies from baking sheets to wire racks to cool.

5. While cookies are baking (or while they are cooling), in a small bowl mix together 1 tsp. grated orange zest, 3 TBSP. orange juice, and 1 1/2 cups confectioner's (powdered) sugar until completely smooth. When cookies have cooled, either spread or drizzle the glaze over the top of the cookies, then let them sit until glaze hardens. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)

Calories 121 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 71mg3%

Potassium 22mg1%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Sugar 13g14%

Vitamin A 125IU3%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 6mg1%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Chewy dipped gingersnaps, drizzled with (or dipped in) white and/or semi-sweet chocolate glaze are classic molasses cookies your family will love!

This is one of my all-time favorite “go-to” cookie recipes: Dipped Gingersnaps! I ALWAYS make them at Christmas to give away to family and friends. We also end up making them year-round, because they are so easy and delicious!

These delicious molasses cookies are actually soft and chewy, so I’ve never really figured out why that have the word “snap” in them. Rather than waste any brain cells trying to figure it out, I’ve found it best to just go with it. I feel I’m better for it. Hooray for dipped gingersnaps!

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How Many Dipped Gingersnaps Will This Make?

This recipe makes approximately 14 dozen dipped gingersnaps, which is a LOT. Never fear – you can easily half the recipe, if you’re not planning to feed an entire village, or eat them all by yourself.

These cookies also freeze very well, so I usually make the whole batch at once and then freeze some for another time. The molasses and ginger flavor permeates these delicious dipped gingersnaps!  If you choose to dip them in white chocolate icing or drizzle them with glaze, you won’t be sorry!

Many Ways To Make Dipped Gingersnaps

I usually dip half of the cookie in a white chocolate icing, but they can also be drizzled with a light powdered sugar glaze or semi- sweet or white chocolate glaze. Both methods for either dipping or drizzling dipped gingersnaps are included in the printable recipe below.

You can even dip them in white chocolate, then give your kids some colorful sprinkles to add on top! Look at those cute dipped gingersnaps!

Whichever way you choose to decorate these delicious dipped gingersnaps, you will LOVE how they taste and how easy they are to make!  Hope you will give them a try. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you come back soon. Have a GREAT day.

Looking For More COOKIE Recipes?

You can find all of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have lots of yummy cookie recipes, including:

• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Snowball Cookies
• Butter Pecan Crisps

Interested In More Recipes?

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Dipped Gingersnaps

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

37 mins

 

Chewy dipped gingersnaps, drizzled with (or dipped in) white and/or semi-sweet chocolate glaze are classic molasses cookies your family will love!

Category: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dipped gingersnaps

Servings: 14 dozen

Calories Per Serving: 55 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 TBSP. ground ginger (powder)
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• Additional sugar

For dipped cookies:

• 2 pkgs. (12 oz. each) vanilla baking chips
• 1/4 cup shortening (Crisco)

For drizzle-glaze cookies:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp. warm water (or more till glaze is slightly thin)
• 1 tsp. vanilla

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses.
3. In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix this very well.
4. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls (roll the dough between both hands to form a ball) and then roll the cookie ball in sugar (approx 1/3 cup, more or less) in a small bowl.
5. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie springs back when touched lightly. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.
7. When completely cooled, you can either dip the cookies or drizzle a thin glaze over them...whatever you prefer. ENJOY!
8. For dipping: Melt the vanilla chips with shortening in a small pan over low heat. Dip the cookies half way into the mixture, shake or let the excess drip off. Place on waxed paper or foil-lined baking sheets to harden.
9. For drizzle-glazing: In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and warm water till you have a slightly thin glaze, adding more sugar to thicken or a touch more water to thin. Place cookies on foil to catch the glaze that might run off the cookies. Drizzle the glaze on top of cookies. Let harden.

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation is based on one cookie, dipped halfway in white chocolate coating.

Nutrition Facts

Dipped Gingersnaps

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)

Calories 55 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 48mg2%

Potassium 31mg1%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Sugar 6g7%

Vitamin A 5IU0%

Calcium 12mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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