Lizzie'S Snowball Cookies
Delightfully tender snowball cookies with a buttery pecan flavor, coated in sweet confectioners sugar—perfect for holiday gatherings or sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream margarine or butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the milk a little at a time.
- Add vanilla.
- Sift flour with salt and confectioners sugar.
- Add a little at a time to the creamed mixture.
- Add chopped pecans and mix well.
- Roll dough into about 1 teaspoon-sized balls between the palms of your hands.
- Place on a floured cookie sheet.
- Bake in a 325°F oven for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Roll cookies in confectioners sugar while still warm.
Tips & Substitutions
For a nut-free version, you can substitute chopped pecans with sunflower seeds or omit them entirely. Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming. To enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the flour mixture. If you want a richer taste, replace half of the margarine with cream cheese.
Serving Suggestions
These snowball cookies are delightful served with a cup of tea or coffee. They pair beautifully with desserts like German Sweet Chocolate Pecan Pie or can be enjoyed alongside fresh fruit for a light snack. For a festive touch, dust them with additional confectioners' sugar just before serving.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover snowball cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can also freeze them for longer storage; just layer them between sheets of parchment paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to enjoy, simply thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Lizzie'S Snowball Cookies contains roughly 1041 calories, with 3g protein, 24g carbohydrates, and 98g fat. It is a good source of iron (11% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 2505mg per serving (109% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular sugar instead of confectioners' sugar?
Using regular sugar will alter the texture of the cookies. Confectioners' sugar not only sweetens but also helps create the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture characteristic of snowball cookies. If you only have granulated sugar, you can blend it in a food processor to create a finer powder.
How can I make these cookies gluten-free?
To make gluten-free snowball cookies, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Make sure to check that your other ingredients, like baking powder and vanilla, are also gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
What can I use instead of margarine?
If you prefer not to use margarine, you can substitute it with an equal amount of unsalted butter for a richer flavor or coconut oil for a dairy-free version. Make sure to soften it before creaming to achieve the desired texture.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).