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Vegan Snowball Cookies with Cinnamon

Rolled in snowy-white powdered sugar and packed with cinnamon brown sugar, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are the perfect holiday or winter treat.

Cinnamon-spiced snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar
by Aly Michell Dated: December 10, 2020 Last Modified: September 19, 2023 2 Comments
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  • Why You’ll Love This 
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  • Texture & Flavor Of Snowball Cookies 
  • Go Nut-Free If You Want 
  • How To Store 
  • Vegan Snowball Cookies with Cinnamon

The holiday season is finally here and there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a batch of warm cinnamon brown sugar Christmas snowball cookies.

‘Tis the season for everything spiced and sweet. 

Also known as Mexican wedding cakes or Russian tea cakes, snowball cookies are exactly how you’d imagine them - they are small, round, and resemble snowballs. 

The History of Snowball Cookies 

Snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, Mexican wedding cakes, or Russian tea cakes, have their roots in Eastern Europe and Russia. Originally, they were made with butter, sugar, and nuts, creating a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture that would become their trademark. Over time, the recipe made its way to Mexico and the United States, where it gained popularity, especially during the holiday season. They've become a delicious tradition in many households, across borders and generations.

Why You’ll Love This 

  • This recipe is VEGAN, dairy-free, eggless, and made with only 8 ingredients! 
  • It's the perfect winter + Christmastime treat to serve alongside cozy hot chocolate. 
  • The texture is smooth, deliciously light, and soft! 

For the perfect Christmas morning treat, I like to pair these cookies with a creamy hot chocolate! 

For more wintertime treats, check out our chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter oatmeal cookies. 

Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Vegan Butter - I recommend a softer vegan butter like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Melt Organic butter. Both are great options.
  • Brown Sugar - Go for light, medium, or dark brown sugar. All of them work fine.
  • Vanilla Extract - You'll just need a dash of the stuff! Imitation vanilla extract works, too.
  • Cinnamon - Ground cinnamon is what you'll need here.
  • Salt
  • Flour
  • Walnuts - Be sure to purchase them chopped, or chop them yourself. Either way, they should be finely chopped. Also, feel free to also lightly toast the walnuts for a boost of flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar

More Sweet Treats with Cinnamon: 

  • Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas
  • Cinnamon-Spiced Milkshakes
  • 3-Ingredient Cinnamon Date Paste
  • Cream of Rice with Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Texture & Flavor Of Snowball Cookies 

Raw cinnamon-spiced snowball cookie dough on a baking sheet

The texture of the cookies is soft, yet textured. They are best described as having a texture of shortbread or biscuits. Soft, but with personality.

This is due to the high-fat content, the vegan butter in the case. As they bake, they should keep a relatively round shape and should not spread like traditional cookies.

Why Are My Cookies Crumbly?

It's normal to have snowball cookies to be a bit crumbly to the bite, but they should be firm enough to roll in powdered sugar without breaking apart.

Go Nut-Free If You Want 

If you’re not into nuts, or just can’t have them - you can opt out. The cookies will still be delicious. 

On the other hand, if you want to keep the nuts but prefer something else other than walnuts, that’s okay too. 

Other nuts you consider for your cookies include crushed almonds, pecans, pine nuts, or macadamia nuts. The choice is yours, besides, you’re the one eating them. 

Other cookie additions to think about include chocolate chips or sprinkles.

How To Store 

Store the snowball cookies in an air-tight container, jar, or reusable silicone bag at room temperature - they’ll keep for a few days. 

If you're in the mood for something sweet, healthy, that doesn't require any baking, check out our gluten-free, vegan cookie dough.

Snowball cookies covered in powdered sugar up close.
Cinnamon-spiced snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar

Vegan Snowball Cookies with Cinnamon

Aly Michell
Spiced-up cinnamon brown sugar snowball cookies made with 8 ingredients - all vegan. These cookies are perfect for the holiday season, or as a snack with a mug of warm tea.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 21 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegan butter soften, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (70 grams, packed cup)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour sifted
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, with a silicone spatula, combine butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • In 4 batches, fold in sifted flour to the butter mixture. Combine well. Next, fold in the chopped walnuts. Cover the bowl and refrigerate cookie batter for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon worth of cookie batter, roll into a ball (do not flatten), and place it on the baking sheet.
  • Bake cinnamon brown sugar snowball cookies for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately roll them in powdered sugar. Then, cool the balls on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
  • Roll the snowball cookies into the powdered sugar one more time. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-Snowball CookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 413IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Katie

    December 17, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    5 stars
    These look scary good. Gonna have to give them a shot!

    Reply
    • Aly Michell

      December 18, 2020 at 8:35 am

      They are delicious! Definitely going to be making these again for Christmas. ^_^

      Reply
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