Snowball Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
151 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Snowball Cookies
Description
Snowball Cookies feature a buttery dough mixed with finely chopped walnuts and a touch of vanilla for aroma. The flour and salt form the base, while powdered sugar is incorporated into the dough for sweetness and later used to coat the cookies. After shaping into uniform balls, they bake quickly at a high temperature just until the bottoms lightly brown, preserving a tender crumb inside.
Once removed from the oven and cooled slightly, the cookies are rolled in powdered sugar, which creates a characteristic white, soft coating that resembles snowballs. The crumbly texture contrasts with the subtle crunch of walnut pieces. These cookies are ideal for enjoying with tea or coffee.
Different nuts can replace walnuts without altering the cookie’s texture significantly. Chopping the nuts finely but not to powder helps maintain the desired crunch. Store the cookies properly to keep them fresh and maintain their powdery coating.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup walnut finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, walnuts and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar with a mixer until creamy.
- Turn the mixer to low and add flour mixture until combined.
- Form dough into 1" balls and place on prepared pan.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom edges of cookies are lightly browned.
- Cool a few minutes until you're able to handle the cookes. Roll in powdered sugar and place on a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Any type of chopped nuts can replace walnuts depending on preference.
- For even chopping, pulse nuts a few times in a food processor, avoiding turning them into powder.
- The cookies should be rolled in powdered sugar while still slightly warm to ensure proper coating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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