Description
Snowball cookies are tasty, buttery treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and chopped nuts, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm.
- Allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for later use.
- Experiment with different nuts for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, powdered sugar cookies, holiday cookies