Snowball cookies.

16/12/20244passionfood

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Serves: for 40 Cookies 10g each :

As the holidays season approaches, my kitchen comes alive with the enchanting magic of sweet treats. And among all of the delightful options, snowball cookies truly shine.

These charming little bites are celebrated with many names across different cultures : “Mexican wedding cakes”, “Russian tea cakes” and “Kourabiedes” in Greece, to name a few. They reflected a beautiful culinary diversity that is rooted in rich traditions. Often prepared for special occasions, these cookies are beloved by families who gather to share recipes passed down through generations. It’s the perfect opportunity to create delicious memories with your loved ones.

A recipe that’s fun to customise :

what makes snowball cookies so delightful is their simplicity! With just a handful of ingredients – flour, butter, chopped pecans, sugar and a pinch of fleur de sel- you’ll enjoy a wonderful bonding experience while preparing them together as a family. Begin by mixing the softened butter and the sugar until you get a creamy consistency. Then add in the rest of the ingredients, mix until you reach a tender malleable dough.

Once baked, these cookies take on a delightful golden colour, and the final touch – a dusting of icing sugar- gives them a delicate, snowy appearance, reminiscent of a winter wonderland.

Another fantastic quality of snowball cookies is their versatility! Feel free to customise the recipe by adding warming spices like cinnamon or citrus zest for a burst of flavors.

A festive treat to share and enjoy :

These cookies are not just delicious, they embody the spirit of sharing and togetherness that makes the holiday season so special. With their unique flavour and melt in your mouth texture, complemented by the delightful crunch from the pecans, these treats are absolutely irresistible.

Make sure to add this recipe to your festive baking list and let these sweets spread joy among your loved ones! They also make perfect gifts for the holidays!

You can also make these “cocoa kipferl chef Christophe Felder recipe” or these “Amaretti from Ottolenghi”.

Wishing you joyful baking and wonderful celebrations filled with delightful sweets!.

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Snowball cookies.

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 minutes
  • Serves: for 40 Cookies 10g each :

Ingredients :

  • 90 g pecan halves
  • 120 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 65 g icing sugar, sifted, plus an extra 50g for coating
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
  • 165 g all purpose flour
  • pinch of fleur de sel, you can use Maldon salt

Method :

  • 1)

    Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) fan. Spread the pecans out on a baking tray and toast them for 10 to 12 minutes, until they turn golden brown and release and smell nutty. Once done, let them cool.

    Transfer the cooled pecans to a food processor and pulse them to coarsely chop. Stop before they turn into a powder, as it’s important to retain that delightful crunch in the finished cookies.

  • 2)

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or you can do this by hand—it’s quite easy!), combine the butter and the sifted icing sugar. Mix on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula several times, until the mixture is pale and creamy. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the remaining ingredients and continue mixing until everything is well incorporated, and there are no traces of flour.

    Pour the dough out onto a clean work surface and gently knead it for about 30 seconds. Form it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, flatten it into a disk, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough.

  • 3)

    Increase the oven temperature to 165°C (330°F) fan. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone perforated baking mat.

    Roll the dough into small balls, about 10 grams each. Place them on the baking tray and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning the tray halfway through to ensure even baking. Keep an eye on them—the bottoms should be firm and lightly golden.

    Once done, remove the baking tray from the oven and let the cookies rest for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • 4)

    Once cooled, gently roll each cookie in sifted icing sugar, one by one. For an extra snowy look, use snow  sugar to maintain that beautiful powdered appearance.

    Enjoy your delicious pecan cookies !!

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