Snowball Cookies
These delightful, buttery snowball cookies melt in your mouth, making them perfect for any occasion, from holidays to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for easier mixing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting Additional powdered sugar is for rolling after baking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Aerate before measuring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) Toast nuts for enhanced flavor if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the finely chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space in between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- The centers may appear soft but will firm up while cooling.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- For best results, let them cool completely and then roll them again in powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Consider adding a variety of nuts or chocolate chips for variations.