Description
Soft, crumbly, and coated in powdered sugar, these snowball cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120g) finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (230g) of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup (60g) of powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer).
- Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
- Fold in 1 cup (120g) of finely chopped nuts of your choice. Ensure the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should not brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies are cool enough to handle but still slightly warm, roll each one in powdered sugar until fully coated. For an extra snowy look, roll them a second time after they’ve cooled completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough after adding flour to avoid dense cookies.’, ‘Chop nuts finely for better texture.’, ‘Use room temperature butter for smooth dough.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.’, ‘Double coat with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and snowy appearance.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1.5
Keywords: snowball cookies, holiday treats, Christmas cookies, easy dessert, powdered sugar cookies