Description
These delightful Snowball Cookies are buttery, crumbly treats dusted in powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and blend for an additional minute.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts using a spatula.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar.
- Let them cool on a wire rack, then dust with more powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They also freeze beautifully for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg