SNOWBALLS (AKA MELTAWAYS OR RUSSIAN TEA CAKES)

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I make these every Christmas to include with the cookies I give as gifts. It's similar to a lot of other recipes, but this one calls for almond extract, which I think is crucial to give them amazing flavor.

Provided by cookiemaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups sifted flour
2 cups pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter with sugar.
  • Add flavoring.
  • Gradually add flour, mixing in thoroughly.
  • Stir in nuts, chill.
  • Form teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
  • Bake on ungreased sheet 20 minutes at 350 until PALE golden color.
  • Roll while still warm in powdered sugar.
  • Can also roll again in powdered sugar after they're cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 0.8

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