Description
Snowball cookies are buttery, nutty treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, nuts, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- You can use different nuts based on your preference.
- For added flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, cookie recipe, holiday cookies