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Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies You'll Adore

Indulge in these delightful Snowball Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with whole wheat pastry or gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 cup Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, or Pecans) Omit for nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Butter or Coconut Oil Coconut oil can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Consider using sugar-free or unrefined powdered sugar for a healthier option.
Optional Ingredients
  • Additional powdered sugar For rolling.
  • Cocoa powder For rolling.
  • Flavor extracts (vanilla or almond) For flavor enhancement.
  • Zest, mini chocolate chips, or food coloring For festive variations.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and chopped nuts, then gradually mix into the butter-sugar blend until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Scoop out small portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them on the baking sheet with space between.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bottoms are lightly browned but the cookies remain soft.
  6. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then roll in additional powdered sugar while warm.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking to maintain the melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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