Holidays and Events Recipes Christmas Desserts Christmas Cookie Recipes 8 Snowball Cookie Recipes To Make All Winter Long By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on August 4, 2021 Close Photo: Philly Ry Snowball cookies, Mexican Wedding Cakes, Russian Tea Cakes — these bite-sized holiday treats go by many names. But one thing is for certain, the rich, buttery cookies sprinkled with powdered sugar are sure to be a favorite on the dessert table. You'll find classic pecan snowball cookies, as well as walnut snowball cookies, chocolate snowball cookies, and more. Take your pick from our collection of snowball cookie recipes this holiday season. 01 of 09 Snowballs II View Recipe TummyYummy This version of the beloved cookie comes with a little twist: crushed candy canes. To achieve the snowball look these cookies are famous for, reviewer Kristina suggests filling a plastic container with powdered sugar, adding a few cookies at a time, and gently shaking to coat. 02 of 09 Snowballs View Recipe Sammyv Most folks are probably familiar with this iteration: A dense pecan and butter cookie with a powdered sugar coating. To keep the cookies from flattening, some reviewers suggest using powdered sugar in the dough instead of granulated. 03 of 09 Easy Snowballs View Recipe Lela You'll want to have this four-ingredient recipe on hand for last-minute holiday gatherings or bake sales. Butter, powdered sugar, flour, and walnuts are all you need to make these easy cookies. The best part? They come together in just 20 minutes. 04 of 09 Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies View Recipe Abbey This recipe uses shortening in addition to butter, resulting in a softer, more tender result. They're just like Grandma made! 05 of 09 Russian Tea Cakes I View Recipe Philly Ry "This is a family recipe that's been made at Christmas time by at least 4 generations," says recipe creator THEAUNT708. "'Bubba' brought it with her when she came from Lithuania." Walnuts are used here, unlike many other snowball cookie recipes that call for pecans, though the two can be used interchangeably. Watch the video. 06 of 09 Gluten-Free Snowball Cookies View Recipe Angela Sackett Superhotmama If you're hosting over the holidays, having some gluten-free options is always a good idea. These grain-free, gluten-free cookies are made using arrowroot powder and coconut flour. "As-is, they taste exactly like the classic snowball or Mexican wedding cake cookies," says recipe creator Angela Sackett Superhotmama. 07 of 09 Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies View Recipe Linda T While they may not have quite the same snow-like appearance, these chocolate snowball cookies bring something different to the table: "A new twist on an old favorite with almonds, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and ancho chile pepper," says recipe creator snappy gourmet. 08 of 09 Peppermint Snowballs View Recipe Allrecipes These snowball cookies get a little extra oomph from the peppermint extract, sugar glaze, and crushed peppermint topping. "Here's a tip for crushing up candy canes or peppermint candy: unwrap them and put them in a plastic bag. Use a mallet or meat tenderizer to crush," suggests reviewer Lahli Baum Dunham. 09 of 09 Related: uwland Pictured: Citrus Shortbread Cookies Our Top 20 Most Cherished Christmas Cookies 22 Christmas Cookies Just Like Grandma Used to Make Browse our entire collection of Christmas Cookie Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit