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Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies for Every Celebration

Delicious Snowball Cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened or melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar plus extra for coating
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts, almonds, or pecans; optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the flour and chopped nuts, then gradually mix into the creamed butter and sugar.
  4. Roll small portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden; remove and cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll warm cookies in additional powdered sugar and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

These cookies can be made gluten-free and vegan by substituting the right ingredients. Chill the dough for easier handling and a better texture.

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