Snowball Cookies
Snowball cookies are the ultimate sweet treat, perfect for any occasion. With their melt-in-your-mouth buttery texture and a dusting of powdered sugar, these delightful bites evoke warm memories of family gatherings. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts, they provide an irresistible contrast to richer desserts. Whip up a batch to brighten your day or share them as gifts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt together before gradually adding it to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts gently.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom. Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg