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Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies: A Sweet Holiday Treat

Delightful Snowball Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, or Pecans) Optional; omit for nut-free
  • 1 cup Butter or Coconut Oil Ensure at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Substitute with sugar-free for a healthier option
Rolling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Additional Powdered Sugar For rolling baked cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and chopped nuts.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into creamed butter and sugar until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cookies should feel set but soft.
  7. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll in additional powdered sugar.
  8. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Snowball Cookies can be customized with different nuts or coatings for variety. Perfect for holiday gatherings and make-ahead desserts.

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