Description
Snowball cookies are buttery, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth treats rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for the holidays or any time you want a nostalgic, festive dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in chopped nuts.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
- While warm, roll cookies gently in powdered sugar and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a snowball effect.
Notes
U dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky before rolling.Roll in powdered sugar twice for best appearance and texture.Chills finely chopped or ground nuts for smooth texture and better binding.To make without nuts, omit and proceed with the same method.Cookies can be frozen baked or as dough balls for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
