Description
Snowball Cookies are a festive favorite, featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, finely chopped nuts, and a sweet powdered sugar coating. Perfect for holidays, these cookies are simple to make and irresistible to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups (187.5 g) confectioners’ sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (105 g) finely chopped pecans
- Optional Additions:
- Macadamia nuts, almonds, or pistachios for variation
- Cocoa powder or citrus zest for flavor twists
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in flour and pecans until a soft dough forms.
- Chill (Optional):
- For firmer cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll them in the remaining confectioners’ sugar. Let cool completely and roll them a second time for a snowy appearance.
Notes
The provided nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the cooking methods used and the specific brands of ingredients selected.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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