Snowball Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies dusted in powdered sugar that melt in your mouth. A perfect blend of nutty flavor and sweetness, ideal for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For rolling
- as needed Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the flour, chopped nuts, and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Let them cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft. Experiment with different nuts for a fun twist. For chocolate snowballs, add cocoa powder to the dough.