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Description
Classic, buttery, and nutty snowball cookies, perfect for holiday baking. These easy treats are rolled in powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chopped nuts, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies generously in powdered sugar until well coated.
Notes
- For gluten-free snowball cookies, substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Ensure nuts are finely chopped for a smoother texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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