Here’s a guide and recipe for powdered sugar-coated cookies — soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth. These are sometimes called snowball cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, or Russian tea cakes. 🍪
🍪 Powdered Sugar Coated Cookies Recipe
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts.
2️⃣ Shape Cookies
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
3️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Do not overbake — cookies should remain pale.
4️⃣ Coat with Powdered Sugar
- Let cookies cool slightly (5 minutes).
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once completely cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for a thick, snowy coating.
Tips
- Nuts: Toasting nuts beforehand enhances flavor.
- Flavor Variations: Add cinnamon, orange zest, or cocoa powder to the dough.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
If you want, I can also give a gluten-free or chocolate version of powdered sugar-coated cookies that tastes just as soft and buttery.
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