Best Snowball Cookies: A Delightfully Easy Recipe for All Occasions
A delicious and simple recipe for snowball cookies that are perfect for any celebration or occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool slightly, then roll the cookies in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add cocoa powder to the dough.
- Ensure that the butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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