Best Snowball Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delights
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Best Snowball Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a buttery texture combined with nutty flavors, all enveloped in a snowy coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy moments at home, these cookies are irresistibly delicious and simple to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add in the flour and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before rolling each cookie in additional powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg