This gluten free snowball cookie recipe is one of my favorite Christmas cookies! They have the best pecan flavor and are super easy to make. They are soft and melt in your mouth! These cookies are perfect for all of your holiday gatherings.
Gluten-free pecan snowball cookies are delightful, easy-to-make treats perfect for the holiday season. These cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies, feature a buttery, crumbly texture and are rolled in powdered sugar, making them a classic addition to Christmas dessert tables.
They're part of a broader category of gluten-free holiday cookies, including Italian cookies and sandies, offering a variety of decadent options for those avoiding gluten. Whether you're looking for sweet bites to share or special gluten-free desserts, these cookies are a must-try for festive gatherings.
I have made snowball cookies since I was little and got my first children's cookbook. They are easily one of my favorite Christmas cookies. I love the simplicity and the rich pecan flavor.
If you are looking for more Christmas cookies try my Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies, my Gluten Free Eggnog Cookies, my Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Butter Cookies or my Gluten Free Gingersnap Cookies.
You can find all of my cookie recipes here: Gluten Free Cookie Recipes
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In the bowl of your stand mixer add the softened butter, sugar, vanilla and sea salt. Mix until well blended together.
Add the flour and pecans to the wet mixture and blend until combined. The dough will begin to stick together in the bowl.
Using a cookie scoop measure out the dough and roll it into balls. Place them evenly on the baking sheets.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until they are slightly firm and the bottoms are golden brown.
Let the cookies cool slightly. Then, while they are still warm roll them in powdered sugar.
Place the cookies on a cooling rack and let them cool completely before storing them in an air tight container for up to a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can definitely substitute the pecans with walnuts. You could also use almonds if that works better for you. I have made them with walnuts in the past also and they are still delicious.
I think they have a similar flavor to shortbread (which might be why I like them so much). Shortbread is usually just butter, sugar, flour and salt. This recipe adds in vanilla and pecans. So, the two recipes are very similar.
If your cookies are falling apart they are too dry. You could add a tablespoon or two of butter. You could also add a tablespoon or two of milk. Start with a little and add until your cookies form a ball in your hand easily and stay together on the baking sheet.
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Gluten Free Snowball Cookies
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 26 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This gluten free snowball cookie recipe is one of my favorite Christmas cookies! They have the best pecan flavor and are super easy to make. They are soft and melt in your mouth! They are perfect for all of your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
½ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
¼ tsp. Sea Salt
2 cups Gluten Free Flour
1 cups Pecans, finely chopped
½ cup Powdered Sugar, to roll the cookies in
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In the bowl of your stand mixer add the softened butter, sugar, vanilla and sea salt. Mix until well blended together.
Add the flour and pecans to the wet mixture and blend until combined. The dough will begin to stick together in the bowl.
Using a cookie scoop measure out the dough and roll it into balls. Place them evenly on the baking sheets.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until they are slightly firm and the bottoms are golden brown.
Let the cookies cool slightly. Then, while they are still warm roll them in powdered sugar.
Place the cookies on a cooling rack and let them cool completely before storing them in an air tight container for up to a week.
Notes
You can use walnuts instead of pecans if you would like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Christmas
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