Description
These are delightful snowball cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For variation, add chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Adjust the amount of nuts to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Snowball Christmas Cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats