Snowball Cookies
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Snowball Cookies
Description
These cookies start by finely chopping almonds or pecans to ensure they distribute evenly through the dough, providing crunch without overpowering. The dough combines butter creamed with salt and powdered sugar, then nuts, vanilla, and flour, forming a soft ball. Shaping each cookie into small halves-to-three-quarter inch balls allows for even baking at a lower temperature of 325°F to prevent browning.
Once baked and cooled, the cookies are rolled in additional powdered sugar to achieve the characteristic snowy coating. This final step adds sweetness and a slightly crisp outer layer contrasting with the moist, buttery interior. The flavor profile is simple but satisfying, with the vanilla and nuts enhancing the cookie’s richness.
These cookies are ideal for enjoying with tea or coffee and can be made with ingredients easily available in most kitchens.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup almonds or pecans
- 3 tsp vanilla
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chop nuts in food processor to finely chop.
- Cream butter, salt and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until fluffy.
- Add in nuts and vanilla and beat until blended.
- Alowly add in flour, mixing well.
- Shape into 1/2-3/4" balls.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool before removing from cookie sheet.
- Fill a zippered bag with remaining powdered sugar.
- Gently shake each cookie in bag so it is well coated.
Notes
- Finely chop nuts to ensure even texture throughout the dough.
- Let cookies cool completely before coating them in powdered sugar for the best finish.
- This recipe uses common pantry ingredients, making it convenient for quick cookie baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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