Snowballs. Mexican wedding cakes. Russian Tea Cakes. There are quite a few names for these delightful cookies. So easy to make, and even easier to eat. Perfect for gift giving.
You can make them way ahead and freeze them, and whether bagged up as a favor, or all decked out in a martini glass, these little cookies fill the bill.
In case you've never made them, here's my recipe:
1 cup softened butter (room temp)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 chopped nuts if desired
extra powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients with mixer, roll into little balls. Bake at 400' for 10-13 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while hot, and again when cool.
Second option: roll in powdered sugar while hot, then in sparkle sugar when cool for a more elegant effect.
*sigh* baking is one of my most favorite parts of the holiday season.
