Walnut Snowball Cookies
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Walnut Snowball Cookies
Description
This cookie recipe combines all-purpose flour, finely chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, and salt into a mixture, then incorporates softened unsalted butter and vanilla extract by hand until a coarse dough forms. Small balls of this dough are baked slowly at a low temperature to preserve a tender crumb and prevent browning. The slow bake dries the cookies slightly without crisping, giving a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Once fully cooled, the cookies are generously rolled in confectioners' sugar to coat them in a sweet, powdery layer. Additional dusting before serving enhances their snowy appearance. The nuts contribute a mild crunch and earthy flavor to complement the rich butter base.
These cookies are suitable for storing in an airtight container for about a week. Pecans may be substituted for walnuts. Adjustments for convection ovens involve lowering the baking temperature and monitoring doneness earlier. Their delicate sweetness and texture make them a seasonal or festive option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (300g) walnuts finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (226g) butter cubed and softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups (227g) confectioners sugar May not need it all
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, walnuts, sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and vanilla extract to the flour mixture and combine with your hands to form a coarse meal.
- Using your hands, form small dough balls (about a tablespoon's worth) and place them on the cookie sheet.
- Bake the dough balls for 35 minutes and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cool, roll the balls in the powdered sugar. Dust with more powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Pecans can replace walnuts if desired without changing the cookie’s texture significantly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For convection ovens, lower the baking temperature by 25°F and begin checking for doneness at 75% of the baking time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.2g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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