Description
Snowball Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for any occasion.
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)
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Use different nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Christmas Cookies