Classic Snowball cookies
A perfect treat for winter festive occasions. Made with finely chopped nuts, butter, flour, and vanilla, then double-dusted in confectioners' sugar to create their signature snowy appearance.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for coating
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in the finely chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly. While still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar to coat them generously.
- Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a snowy appearance.
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