Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these irresistible Snowball Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, buttery flavor make them a favorite among cookie lovers. These easy-to-make cookies are versatile and can be customized with different nuts or rolled in cocoa powder for an exciting twist. Whether youβre celebrating a holiday or simply indulging on a cozy evening at home, these snowball cookies will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour (white, spelt, whole wheat pastry, or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecans)
- 1 cup butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C).
- In a medium bowl or using a stand mixer, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour and chopped nuts. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned.
- Roll warm cookies in additional powdered sugar and allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different nuts or try rolling some cookies in cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist. To store cookies, keep them in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze them for up to three months.