Description
These Christmas snowball cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, salt, and nuts, mixing until combined.
- Form dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar until coated.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
- For a chocolate variation, add cocoa powder to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas snowball cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipes