Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful snowball cookies! With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a snowy coat of powdered sugar, these buttery bites are perfect for any gathering. Their simple preparation makes them an ideal treat for last-minute celebrations, and you can customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of flavor. Bring warmth and joy to your kitchen as you enjoy these sweet treats!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts (if using).
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom but pale on top.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg