Almond Snowball Cookies
Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth, offering a rich almond flavor and a snowy powdered sugar finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, these buttery cookies are simple to make and sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy the nostalgic charm of these sweet bites that evoke memories of winter wonderlands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, then fold in the almond flour until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them two inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are golden but tops remain pale. Allow cooling slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg