How to Make Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've ever been fortunate enough to taste Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies, then you know just how delightful they are. These traditional Italian cookies have been a staple at family gatherings and holiday parties for generations. They are buttery, nutty, and oh-so-sweet, with a tender, crumbly texture that practically melts in your mouth. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort. In this recipe, we'll share Gr...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat shortening, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Sift flour and salt into creamed butter mixture and stir just until dough is combined; fold in pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool cookies slightly and roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool cookies completely and roll again in confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 40mg