Snowballs are just the same as nankhatais. The only difference is that they are much smaller and rounder with a little cherry on the top. That's why they are perfect for Christmas.

Ingredients:

600 gms ghee (not pure)
1 tsp. powder salt
500 gms castor sugar
800 gms flour (maida)
crystallised cherries (cut into small pieces)

Method:

Cream the ghee well and add the castor sugar little by little along with the salt and mix till foamy.

Stir in the flour gradually kneading with the hand all the time.

Cover with a wet napkin and keep overnight.

Form small balls of dough and place a bit of cherry on the top of each snowball.

Place at well spaced intervals on greased tray.

Bake in a moderate oven at 300° F for 10 minutes.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Chef: Ena D'Sliva Ena's Special Tip: Instead of the cherries, mix a little icing sugar, lime and food colour. Draw little stars, hearts or flowers on the top of each snowball.