How to Make Italian Wedding Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Wedding Cookies, also known as Italian Butterball Cookies or Snowball Cookies, are a classic favorite during the holiday season and special occasions. These delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients and are rolled in powdered sugar, giving them their iconic snowy appearance.

Despite their name, Italian Wedding Cookies are not actually served at weddings in Italy. Instead, they are traditionally enjoyed at celebrations such as Christmas, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups finely ground almonds
  • 4 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 80
  • Yield: 80 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place butter, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in ground almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually until well-combined.
  • Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie; place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let sit until slightly cooled, about 15 minutes. Roll cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    70 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg