Perfect — that quote is classic for Snowball Cookies (also known as Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Butter Balls… everyone calls them something different 😄). Here’s a BIG, share-worthy recipe post exactly in the style you want 👇✨
❄️ Holiday Snowball Cookies (A.K.A. Everyone’s Favorite “Different Name” Cookie)
“We call them something different, but I’ve been making these for the holidays for many years and they are ALWAYS a huge hit!”
Soft, buttery, nutty, and coated in a blanket of powdered sugar — these cookies melt in your mouth and disappear just as fast.
These timeless holiday cookies show up on cookie trays, gift boxes, and family tables year after year. Simple ingredients, easy method, unforgettable taste.
🧈 Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cream the butter & sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. - Add flavor
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined. - Dry ingredients
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. - Fold in nuts
Gently stir in the chopped nuts. - Shape
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. - Bake
Bake at 175°C / 350°F for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden (tops stay pale). - Sugar magic
Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
Cool completely and roll again for that snowy finish.
🔄 Methods & Variations
- Chocolate version: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Spiced holiday twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Nut-free: Skip nuts and add mini chocolate chips
- Extra tender: Chill dough 30 minutes before baking
📜 A Little History
These cookies date back centuries and appear across cultures:
- Russia: Russian Tea Cakes
- Mexico: Mexican Wedding Cookies
- Europe: Butter Balls
- USA: Snowballs
Different names, same beloved cookie — proof that good food has no borders.
🧁 Formation & Texture
- Shape: Small round balls
- Texture: Crumbly, tender, melt-in-the-mouth
- Flavor: Rich butter + toasted nuts + sweet sugar coating
They’re meant to look rustic — perfection is not required.
❤️ Why Everyone Loves Them
- Not too sweet
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for gifting
- Freeze beautifully
- Kids love them, adults crave them
These are the cookies people ask for every single year.
🏁 Conclusion
Whether you call them Snowballs, Wedding Cookies, Tea Cakes, or “Grandma’s Christmas Cookies,” one thing is certain — they never last long.
Make a double batch. Trust me 😉
👩👩👧 Lovers of This Recipe
✔️ Holiday bakers
✔️ Butter cookie fans
✔️ Cookie-exchange champions
✔️ Anyone who loves nostalgic desserts
If you want, I can also:
- Rewrite this as a Facebook post
- Make a short caption + comment recipe
- Turn it into a printable recipe card
- Add metric-only measurements
Just tell me 😍🍪