Snowball Cookies
Snowball Cookies are delightful bite-sized treats that melt in your mouth, offering a perfect blend of buttery sweetness and nutty crunch. Dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies resemble little snowballs, making them an enchanting addition to any holiday gathering or cozy dessert table. Easy to prepare and customizable, they promise to create sweet memories with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Shape small balls of dough (about an inch wide) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom but pale on top. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while still warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg