SNOWBALLS (AKA MELTAWAYS OR RUSSIAN TEA CAKES)

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I make these every Christmas to include with the cookies I give as gifts. It's similar to a lot of other recipes, but this one calls for almond extract, which I think is crucial to give them amazing flavor.

Provided by cookiemaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups sifted flour
2 cups pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter with sugar.
  • Add flavoring.
  • Gradually add flour, mixing in thoroughly.
  • Stir in nuts, chill.
  • Form teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
  • Bake on ungreased sheet 20 minutes at 350 until PALE golden color.
  • Roll while still warm in powdered sugar.
  • Can also roll again in powdered sugar after they're cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 0.8

Mehak Abbas
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They're a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Anneke Debeer
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These cookies are delicious, but they're a bit too crumbly.


George Caceres
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.


bibi fatema
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Diya tydd
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I've made these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're a classic for a reason!


LOZZ64 GAMING
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These cookies are perfect for a party or potluck.


Juliane Kelly
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so delicious!


Usman Ramzan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth the effort.


TASRIF
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I've tried many snowball cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so light and fluffy.


Syed Plays
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


j3nnyfur tHat GuRl
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I found the dough to be a bit too sticky, but the cookies still turned out great.


Amelia Coll
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


griselda rivera
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I had so much fun making these cookies with my kids. They loved rolling the dough balls in the powdered sugar.


bennet mbulaheni
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The cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Bishal Biswas
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.


ellitizer
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These snowball cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.


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