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Best Snowball Cookies

Best Snowball Cookies

Delightful Best Snowball Cookies are buttery, nutty treats rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 77

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Roll tablespoon-sized amounts of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden but still soft in the center.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before rolling each cookie in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 6g

Notes

Feel free to switch the nuts for chocolate chips or dried fruit for a fun twist. You can also experiment with adding a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract for an extra flavor kick.

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