Snowballs (Aka Meltaways or Russian Tea Cakes)

Per serving

70.9kcal
0.8гProteins
5.7гFats
4.5гCarbs

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.

Ingredients

  • butter1 cup
  • powdered sugar6 tablespoons
  • almond extract2 teaspoons
  • sifted flour2 cups
  • pecans, finely chopped2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter with sugar.

  2. 2

    Add flavoring.

  3. 3

    Gradually add flour, mixing in thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Stir in nuts, chill.

  5. 5

    Form teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.

  6. 6

    Bake on ungreased sheet 20 minutes at 350 until PALE golden color.

  7. 7

    Roll while still warm in powdered sugar.

  8. 8

    Can also roll again in powdered sugar after they're cool.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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