Snowball Cookies
Delightful buttery cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar, reminiscent of winter snowballs, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened Ensure it's softened for easy creaming.
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar, plus extra for coating You'll need additional for rolling the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best flavor.
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for better mixing.
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch Essential for the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balancing the sweetness.
Instructions
Baking the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before rolling them in extra powdered sugar.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Don't skip the cooling step to maintain the texture. Feel free to experiment with flavors such as almond or cinnamon for a festive twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 25mgSugar: 5g
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