Best 3 Gluten Free Snowball Cookies Recipes

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Gluten-free snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, are a delightful and festive treat that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions. These delicate and melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with a combination of gluten-free flour, powdered sugar, and butter, resulting in a rich, buttery flavor and a soft, crumbly texture. The addition of finely chopped walnuts or pecans adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the cookies.

This article provides two variations of the gluten-free snowball cookie recipe. The classic recipe features a simple combination of gluten-free flour, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. The second variation incorporates the zesty flavors of lemon and orange extract, creating a refreshing and citrusy twist on the traditional recipe. Both variations are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for beginner bakers or those with limited time.

Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy during the holidays or a delectable addition to your gluten-free dessert repertoire, these gluten-free snowball cookies are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLUTEN FREE SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Buttery cookies filled with walnuts, and coated in powdered sugar. These soft, sweet, and tender cookies are a holiday favorite and so easy to make.

Provided by Slightly adapted from Treasury of Christmas Cookbook

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups 1:1 gluten free baking flour ((recomended: Bob's Red Mill))
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Additional powdered sugar for rolling the cookies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Using a hand mixer or paddle attachment of a stand mixer, in a large bowl, cream the butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt.
  • Blend in the vanilla.
  • Gradually add the flour, blending until well combined.
  • Using a spoon or spatula, work the nuts into the dough.
  • Chill dough in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes (can be left overnight) .
  • Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until barely set, but not browned.
  • Cool on the pan for just a couple of minutes, roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar, and place on a rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled completely, roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

GLUTEN-FREE SNOWBALLS



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No one will miss the flour in these crumbly, nutty gluten-free snowball cookies. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture will make them the hit of your cookie exchange. -Joan Sarge, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups potato starch
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the potato starch, cornstarch, xanthan gum and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks., Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely on wire racks. Reroll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GLUTEN FREE SNOWBALL COOKIES | THEY MELT IN YOUR MOUTH!



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These gluten free snowball cookies are velvety smooth nutty buttery cookies that really do melt in your mouth. Covered in light and fluffy powdered sugar, they're also sometimes called Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes.

Provided by Nicole Hunn

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups 210 g all purpose gluten free flour (I like Better Batter here)
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
10 tablespoons 90 g cornstarch
1 cup 115 g confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (90 g finely chopped raw pecans and/or almonds)
16 tablespoons 224 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Lukewarm water (by the teaspoonful as necessary)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, place the flour, xanthan gum, cornstarch, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar (77 g) and salt, and whisk to combine well. Add the finely chopped nuts and whisk again to combine.
  • Add the butter and vanilla, and mix until well-combined. I find that pressing down on the butter with the back of a spoon helps to distribute it throughout the dough.
  • The cookie dough will look somewhat sandy, and will clump in places. Add water by the teaspoonful, mixing after each addition, and mix to combine until the dough holds together when scoop or squeezed.
  • Scoop the dough by the heaping tablespoon (an overfull #70 ice cream scoop is ideal here, but two spoons work well, too) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 1/2-inches between pieces.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a round gently between the palms of your hands. Don't pack the dough; just shape it.
  • Place the remaining 1/3 cup (38 g) confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and place the balls of dough, one at a time, in the sugar. Toss to coat completely in the sugar and return to the baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the cookie dough is firm.
  • Place in the center of the preheated oven and bake until the cookies are set in the center and firm to the touch (they will be fragile, but shouldn't be wet), about 12 minutes.
  • Sometime between 10 and 12 minutes, the cookies will take on a slightly crackled appearance on top. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow to cool completely before rolling in more confectioners' sugar (optional) and serving.
  • These cookies can be stored for at least 3 days in a sealed glass container at room temperature. For longer storage, seal tightly in a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer.
  • For best results, don't toss in extra confectioners' sugar before freezing. Defrost completely at room temperature before tossing in sugar a final time.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily grind the nuts into a fine crumb.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a rolling pin to crush the nuts.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

These gluten-free snowball cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Get creative and have fun with different nut combinations and flavored extracts. With their delicate texture and irresistible flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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