Snow Balls in a Jar Recipe
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Snow Balls in a Jar

By: Paula 
"A favorite recipe at Christmas that can become someone's favorite gift. Share it with the ones you love."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Eggnog Russian
Hot Non-Alcoholic Creamy Hot Cocoa
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and flour. Place into a 1 quart canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top. Close the lid and attach a tag with the following instructions:
  2. Snow Balls, Makes 4 dozen. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 79 | Total Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by URSULA OUSTALET   view full review
The "snowballs" are delicious! Very easy to package and make! I added white chocolate chips...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by AVOCET   view full review
Did this for a church bake & craft sale. Decorated the jar, put it on a tray and surrounded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by ruhshellmc   view full review
I made four gift jars with this recipe and I made a batch for my house, too. They're good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by rainydaze   view full review
I couldn't stand the thought of using all that shortening(yuck)so I used butter and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2004 by CRAMSEKARAN   view full review
Very good - I always make these and teh saltine toffee cookies found on this site. They are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by The Bunny Chef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! These cookies are absolutely delicious, I've only had two so far but they are great! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by ANNMARIEDA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have wanted a recipe like this for years. It was great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2002 by Bonnie   view full review
I just rolled these in balls and flattened with a fork. I sprinkled with sugar and baked at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Karin   view full review
I decided to follow one rater's suggestion of snowballs in a bag and thought it would be good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Tamie   view full review
I was scared at first that these would be hard to make, but it is a Very easy recipe. I have...

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