### Snowball Cookies Recipe Snowball cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies, are delightful, buttery, and nutty treats covered in powdered sugar. Here’s a simple recipe to make these classic cookies: #### Ingredients: – 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds) #### Instructions: 1. **Preheat the Oven:** – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. **Prepare the Dough:**

– In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.

3. **Incorporate Dry Ingredients:**
– Gradually add the flour and salt to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined. Stir in the finely chopped nuts.

4. **Form Cookies:**
– Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.

5. **Bake:**
– Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until set but not browned.

6. **Coat with Powdered Sugar:**