But this almond-based recipe for Grain-Free Italian Wedding Snowball Cookies is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, keto, and sugar-free! Just 4 ingredients, they're a healthy low-carb addition for the Christmas cookie tray!
This healthier cookie recipe is also gluten free, grain free, and includes options for low carb, keto, paleo and vegan substitutes. Have you ever tried Mexican Wedding Cookies? They are a traditional holiday cookie that resemble snowballs and they also go by many other different names to
But, Italian Wedding cookies are almond-based, Mexican Wedding cookies are walnut-based, and Russian Tea Cakes are pecan-based. Besides the differences in nuts, they're all buttery cookie balls rolled in powdered sugar! Can you use any nut in snowball cookies? Sure!
Cream butter or margarine in a bowl, gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well. Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie.