Snowball Cookies
These scrumptious Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat coated in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons with tea.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Make sure your butter is softened but not melted.
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds warmth to the cookies.
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans) If you prefer nut-free, you can leave this out entirely.
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in one teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in three parts, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about one inch in diameter, and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes.
- Roll each cookie in remaining powdered sugar and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be frozen and still taste wonderful when thawed. Enjoy them with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 4g
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