Description
These Old-Fashioned Snowball Cookies are a classic holiday treat, featuring a buttery, nutty flavor and a snowy coating of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Form dough and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool and coat: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for a classic snowball finish.
Notes
Notes:
- For best results, use finely chopped nuts.
- These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Great for gifting during the holidays!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
