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Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies: Easy Holiday Bliss

These Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth treats, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat pastry, spelt, or gluten-free flour.
  • ½ cup finely chopped nuts Optional; can use walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
  • ½ cup softened butter Can substitute with coconut oil.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Unrefined powdered sugar can be used.
Optional Toppings
  • additional powdered sugar For rolling warm cookies.
  • chocolate chips Can substitute nuts for mini chocolate chips.
  • cocoa powder For a chocolate twist.
  • peppermint extract For a minty version; can also add crushed candy canes.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together ½ cup of softened butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine 1¾ cups of flour and ½ cup of finely chopped nuts in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll about a tablespoon of dough into a small ball and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms. Do not overbake.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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