Snowball Cookies: Delightful Treats for Every Holiday Celebration
Delightful treats that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, chopped nuts, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, Holiday Treats, Dessert Recipes