Snow Balls - Mexican Wedding Cakes - Danish Cookies - Russian Tea Cakes

Snow Balls - Mexican Wedding Cakes - Danish Cookies - Russian Tea Cakes photo
prep time:
15 min
total time:
45 min
Makes 2 dozen cookies
KellyKelly Larsson

These cookies have many different names. We just call them delicious!

ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. sifted flour
  • 3 tbsp. confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 c. finely chopped pecans or walnuts

directions

  • 1

    Heat oven to 325* F.

  • 2

    Cream the butter or margarine with the confectioner’s sugar.

  • 3

    Mix in flour gradually.

  • 4

    Add nuts until well blended.

  • 5

    Chill until firm to handle.

  • 6

    Roll dough one tbsp at a time between palms and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

  • 7

    Bake slow for 20 minutes.

  • 8

    Cool 10 minutes then roll in confectioner’s sugar while cookie is still a little warm for a generous coating.

  • 9

    Store with waxed paper between layers.

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