Description
Christmas snowball cookies are a festive treat that melt in your mouth.
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 chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, nuts, and salt to the mixture.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar and let them cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Substitute nuts with chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas snowball cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats