Snowball Cookies - Russian Tea Cakes || sweetco0kiepie

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can be more affordable.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative, while oats can reduce costs.

Start with 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and beat until creamy.

Add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix again.

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon of salt, mixing briefly before switching to a spatula.

Fold in 1/3 cup of chopped almonds until combined, noting the dough will be crumbly.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about an hour.

After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.

Place the cookie balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat.

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.

Dust with additional powdered sugar using a sifter or roll individually.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens