Description
These Italian Wedding Cookies, also known as snowball cookies, are delicate, buttery treats loaded with crunchy nuts and dusted with powdered sugar. They are perfect for any special occasion or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Extracts and Flour: Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until combined. Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Include Nuts: Fold in the chopped nuts. Scoop out small portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 14–16 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Coat: Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll each in powdered sugar while warm. Let them cool completely on a wire rack and roll again in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for later.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds with pecans or hazelnuts for a variation in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
