Best 3 Candy Cane Snowball Cookies Recipes

Indulge in the festive spirit with delectable Candy Cane Snowball Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of the holiday season. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies, also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cakes, are a timeless favorite, cherished for their delicate crumb, nutty flavor, and a hint of peppermint. With three variations – traditional, chocolate, and gluten-free – this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences. Prepare to impress your loved ones with these snowball cookies, perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or simply as a sweet indulgence.

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CANDY CANE SNOWBALLS

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I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe when I had leftover candy canes. We dip the snowballs into a white candy coating, then into crushed peppermint candy. -Debby Anderson, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces white candy coating, melted
1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, 3-4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. , Dip tops of cookies into candy coating, allowing excess to drip off; dip into crushed candies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDY CANE SNOWBALL COOKIES

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Candy Cane Snowball Cookies are a must-add to your holiday cookie tray. Buttery sweet shortbread, peppermint and vanilla candy melts make for holiday flavor perfection.

Provided by Jamie

Categories Christmas Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups (4 sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white (vanilla) candy melts
2/3 cup crushed candy canes

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat Challenge Butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. 3. Add in flour, walnuts and salt. Mixing until just combined. 4. Using a small cookie scoop (about 2 teaspoons), measure and roll dough into balls. Place dough balls onto prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart. 5. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes - taking care not to over bake. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely. 6. Once cookies are completely cool, melt candy melts according to package directions. Dip or spoon melted candy coating onto the tops of each cookie and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 16 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cookie, Sodium 22 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

CANDY CANE SNOWBALLS

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My family and friends loves it. I make them for Christmas party and it is so easy to fix it and it is so delicious and tasty.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories Candies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 c butter, softened
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c chopped pecans
8 oz white candy coating
1/3 to 1/2 c crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until easy to handle. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F. for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the top of each cookie into the candy coating, then into the peppermint candy.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before baking to ensure a smooth batter.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown for a soft and chewy texture.
Let the cookies cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar to prevent the sugar from melting.

Conclusion:

Candy Cane Snowball Cookies are an easy and delicious holiday treat that is sure to please everyone. With simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these festive cookies that are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying at home with your family. So grab your ingredients and start baking today!