Candy Cane Snowball Cookies
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
Candy Cane Snowball Cookies
Description
Candy Cane Snowball Cookies begin with a rich dough combining unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour with finely chopped walnuts. The dough is rolled into small balls and baked at a moderate temperature to maintain a soft crumb that is not overbaked. Once baked and cooled on racks, the cookies receive a coating of melted white vanilla candy melts to add smooth sweetness and sheen.
Finishing with crushed candy canes sprinkled on still-wet candy melts adds a peppermint crunch and a decorative touch reminiscent of the holiday season. The contrast between the rich, crumbly cookie, the creamy candy melt layer, and the crunchy peppermint delivers a variety of textures and flavors in each bite.
These cookies are suitable for holiday gatherings, gifting, or enjoying with a warm beverage. They should be stored in an airtight container to preserve their texture and freshness. The recipe uses common baking ingredients and straightforward mixing and baking techniques appropriate for home bakers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter 4 sticks, room temperature, brand example: Challenge
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups walnut finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups white vanilla candy melts
- ⅔ cup candy canes crushed
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat Challenge Butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Add in flour, walnuts and salt. Mixing until just combined.
- 4. Using a small cookie scoop (about 2 teaspoons), measure and roll dough into balls. Place dough balls onto prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- 5. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes – taking care not to over bake. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 6. Once cookies are completely cool, melt candy melts according to package directions. Dip or spoon melted candy coating onto the tops of each cookie and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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