Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treats to Share
Experience the delightful taste of snowball cookies, perfectly sweet and buttery, ideal for sharing with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour, salt, and nuts.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding chocolate chips or different flavored extracts.
- Make sure to let the cookies cool slightly before rolling them in sugar for the best coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, melt-in-your-mouth treats, holiday cookies