Snowball Cookies
Snowball cookies are a delightful treat that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their rich buttery flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating, these melt-in-your-mouth confections are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and fun to share, they will quickly become a festive favorite in your household. Whether you’re enjoying them during the holidays or on a cozy afternoon, snowball cookies promise to bring joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped nuts; stir gently until combined.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bottoms are golden; let cool on wire racks for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg