Description
Snowball cookies are delightful, buttery treats that melt in your mouth. Coated in powdered sugar, they resemble tiny snowballs and evoke the warmth of cozy gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday celebrations to casual get-togethers, these cookies are easy to make and customize with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips. One bite will transport you to a winter wonderland of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and add flour gradually, stirring until combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg