Description
Christmas snowball cookies are festive treats that melt in your mouth. They are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Form dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar and let cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- You can substitute nuts with chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: christmas snowball cookies