So fast that I got caught once as a boy purloining several. When I proclaimed my innocence, mum noted the powdered sugar on my face. Busted.
The Best Nuts to Use for Snowball Cookies
We always made these cookies with walnuts, but pecans are also customary. While we always called these “nut balls,” I’ve seen similar cookies called Mexican wedding cookies and Russian tea cakes. No matter what you call them, these cookies are addictive. Consider this a starter recipe, suitable for a small family. If you have a crowd, double it.
How to Freeze Snowball Cookies
These cookies do keep well in the freezer, either baked or unbaked, for at least a month. If unbaked, no need to thaw; just add an extra minute or two onto the baking time. If baked, go ahead and roll them in the first round of powdered sugar, freeze, and then roll again in powdered sugar after thawing.
How to Send Snowball Cookies as Gifts!
Because these cookies last up to 1 week at room temperature, they’re great to send as gifts. Try to ship them as soon as possible after they are completely cool. Follow these tips.
Wrap cookies 2 x 2, with their bottoms touching, in plastic wrap.Buffer the cookies with packing materials. Want an earth-friendly option? Use plain popped popcorn!Make sure there’s no room in the box for sliding around to minimize any damage to the cookies.Pick the quickest shipping method possible.
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We usually use unsalted butter to make this recipe. If you use salted butter, omit the pinch of salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicon baking mats.
