Saturday, December 1, 2012

Snowball Cookies

 
I set up a vignette in our bedroom with a little tree all decked out in snowmen ornaments that I've collected over the years. For the tree skirt,I used snow cover that I had saved from my snow village. The tree is set on my childhood sled, which I used a lot growing up in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  Oh, what fun we had sledding down all the hills and meeting with friends!!  The sled doesn't get much use here in Texas, although it occasionally snows!


 
My daughter bought me this Santa years ago.  He's really cute with his embroidered jacket and mittens.  The lantern  is from Target and it's holding a battery operated candle inside and some greenery and a bow on top completes it. 
 
I really LOVE having a Christmas tree in our bedroom!  The grandkids love it, too.  It's easy for them to check out since it's their size and it's so sparkly at night. 
 
Snowball Cookies
 
 
These cookies are also known as Russian Teacakes, and Mexican Wedding Cakes, from my old Betty Crocker Cookbook.    I'm using a platter from TJ Maxx (old) and a snowman mug with my new FAVORITE tea...Bigelow's Eggnogg'n.  If you love egg nog, but not the calories, then this is, as they say,"An' Eggceptional' Winter Tea".  Oh my, is it ever tasty and perfect with a melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookie!
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 t. salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (I toasted mine)
 
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
 
Mix thoroughly,  the butter, sugar, and vanilla.  Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough just holds together.  Shape dough into 1-inch balls.  Place on ungreased baking sheets (I use parchment paper...love that stuff!).
 
Bake 10-12 minutes or until set, but not brown.  While warm, roll in powdered sugar.  Cool.  Roll in sugar again.
 
Makes about 4 dozen (I only get around 40)
 
I am sharing this with:
 
 
 


37 comments:

  1. I love these cookies, now that you have reminded me I'm sure I'll have to bake some too. Your little tree is adorable along with all the other decor. That sled is such a keepsake!

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  2. I remember making snowballs...they melt in your mouth! I love your sled and pretty decorations! It's a fun time of year for so many reasons! Sweet hugs!

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  3. Hi Kitty..I'm from the beautiful hills and mountains of Pennsylvania..so I also enjoyed the fun of an old sled like yours in the winter time when I was a kid..It certainly does look cute holding your little Christmas tree there..I put a little tree in my bedroom last year also and I totally enjoyed it..I haven't had these cookies for years and I never tried making them but you have made me very hungry for them now!

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  4. Love these snowball cookies. I make them every year, most requested cookie that I make! Melt in your mouth. I have to look for that tea, I love eggnog but is so rich and sweet. Not good for me at all. ;-) Your tree is darling. xo

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  5. HOW.ADORABLE! I've never had a tree in the bedroom. Love your platter...I had once been gifted a penguin one like that...I use to collect penguins! and was sooo tragically sad when it got broken. Love snowball cookies too..I make one with chopped candy canes and cc 'powder' sprinkled over the top. Can never go wrong with these yummy treats. Thanks for letting us peek into your bedroom. Your sled is AWESOME too!

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  6. Love those cookies. Like Barbara F., I make them every year. We call them snowballs or Italian wedding cookies. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law, who was Italian.

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  7. Kitty, how sweet that you are able to have this tree in your bedroom, with your childhood sled. And how wonderful that your grandkids can enjoy it, as well. So pretty!

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  8. What an adorable display this makes on the sled! Very clever! The cookies look great too!

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  9. The cookies sound great Kitty as does the tea! Love your little tree, I'm sure it's a hit with the kids-enjoy:@)

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  10. I love the tree on a sled. Beautiful vignette, Kitty.

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  11. Thank you Kitty for visiting my blog! I am so glad you brought the word verification to my attention, I didn't realize it was there and even I don't leave comments sometimes because of it on other blogs! I have a hard time reading it. Happy weekend!
    Jenn~

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  12. My son loves these cookies! My recipe is a little different since he brought it home from school for me to make for something they were doing in class ;o)

    I just checked three of our large grocery stores and they didn't have the Bigelow's Eggnogg'n. I love eggnog, so I'll keep looking.

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  13. Hi Kitty,

    These are my very favorite Christmas cookies!! My mom used to make them when we were growing up, but her recipe is called Pecan Sandies. I love the buttery cookie with the flavor of vanilla and the powdered sugar to round it off. Yum!

    Your vignette is darling -- I love that Santa! It's so neat that you have a small Christmas tree in your bedroom, and I'm sure that is truly a special treat for your grandchildren. :)

    Thanks for sharing this beloved recipe; I'm going to try and make these this year.

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  14. Hello Kitty
    I like the idea of a small tree and decor in the bedroom, how festive! Next to shortbread, I think the snowballs sweets so yummy with a cup of tea.
    Judith

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  15. I have never tried that tea, but will have to look for it soon. The cookies are like ones I make. Your posting is lovely.

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  16. Hi Kitty,
    What an adorable way to display your childhood sled! I love the little tree on it! Your tea sounds wonderful and accompanied by the Mexican Wedding Cake cookies, makes for a splendid treat. Thanks so much for coming to tea today and sharing some wonderful memories with us.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  17. Hi Kitty,
    yumm yumm, thats the kind of snowballs I love! They looks superyummy. Your decoration is lovely and reminds me that I have still a slet of children's day. Time to get it out for a decoration. Thank you for sharing your talent in cooking as well as in decorating. Have a wonderful Advent time.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  18. These look delicious (I love anything with nuts) and the Santa set-up is so much fun!

    Visiting from the link up :)

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  19. We made those when I was a kid; called them Russian teacakes. Sometimes we rolled them in powder sugar followed by colored sugar.

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  20. Oh how sweet a post!

    I love your childhood sled, Kitty!

    MMMMMMMM Russian Tea Cookies are my number one favorite of all time. I don't make them much b/c hubs is allergic to nuts, and if I made them I would eat every last one of them!

    So I never heard of that tea before, will have to try it. I adore eggnog and the calories are certainly not needed for sure!

    I missed a few of your posts - not sure how that happened but will catch up on my reading soon.

    Hugs.

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  21. Such a darling Christmas tree! I bet your Grandkids do love it! I'll have to try the tea and it will probably be along with the cookie, as its my hubby's favorite! I mailed your gifts out this afternoon. Hopefully you will get it by next week. Let me know that you received it :}

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  22. love your decor and those cookies sound delicious come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  23. Hi Kitty. Just stopping by to congratulate you for winning Nancy's give-away. Your tree looks so pretty and bright and I think a tree in the bedroom is just about perfect, but I don't think I'll get one in ours this year. Will be concentrating putting one in the guest room, if I get it finished in time. Your sled is wonderful and the thoughts that you used it as a youngster makes it all the more special..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  24. Love the tree in the bedroom - how fun. Love decor! I am amazed that you still have the sled!

    I did remove your link so you can try again....it always is very slow.

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  25. I haven't had these in years. I think I need to add them to this years baking list :)

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  26. those are my all time favorite cookies! it is not Christmas unless we have those cookies! cute setting :)

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  27. Hi Kitty,
    Love your festive christmas tree and your childhood sled looks fabulous!! The snowball cookies are perfect with your cute snowman plate and mug. Love it! Have a wonderful day!
    Lisa

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  28. I remember these cookies from my childhood. They melt in your mouth. I haven't had them in a long time. I'm so glad I found the recipe here.

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  29. I love your sleigh vignette! How cute. And the snowballs look delicious. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  30. I love Russian Tea Cakes. It's one of my favorite cookie recipes. How lucky you are to have a Christmas tree in your bedroom. It's like a bit of magic!!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  31. Such a sweet vignette!Hadn't heard of egg nog tea, but it sounds delicious.

    Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  32. Eggnog reminds me of my favorite cookie in the Philippines.

    My PINK Candelabra
    Hope you'd come and see. Have a great weekend.

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  33. Those are some great cookies!

    Visiting you from Pink Saturday. Come and join me in my Countdown to Kitschmas.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  34. Hi Kitty,
    I collect snowmen and your snowmen are just adorable. We will just love these cookies and perfect for my morning coffee. Hope you have a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  35. One of my favorite cookies! A great cup of hot coffee and those & I'm set. Your decor is adorable. I love having a small tree in the bedroom too. Just love the lights on a tree with the rest of the room dark.

    xo
    Pat

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  36. We always used to get these at Christmas. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home and have a Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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