Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of snowball cookies, a perfect winter treat that melts in your mouth. With a buttery texture and nutty flavor, these sweet confections are rolled in powdered sugar to resemble fresh snow. Easy to prepare and loved by all, they are ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or whenever you crave a little comfort. Enjoy these enchanting morsels alone or share them with friends for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Once slightly cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar while warm for better adherence. Allow to cool completely before rolling again if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg