Italian Wedding Cookies, also known as Snowball Cookies or Mexican Wedding Cookies, are delightful buttery cookies coated in powdered sugar. They are often served at weddings and special occasions. Here’s a simple recipe for Italian Wedding Cookies:
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (such as pecans or almonds)
For Rolling:
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling and coating
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in the finely chopped nuts.
- Shape Cookies:
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheets. The cookies won’t spread much during baking, so you can place them relatively close together.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the tops should remain pale.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them evenly. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Double Coat (Optional):
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can give them a second roll in powdered sugar for an extra coating.
- Serve:
- Arrange the Italian Wedding Cookies on a serving platter and enjoy!
These cookies are buttery, nutty, and covered in a sweet dusting of powdered sugar. They are often a favorite during festive occasions, and their melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them a delightful treat.
