Description
Snowball cookies are buttery, nutty treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time.
- Adjust the amount of nuts according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, butter cookies, holiday treats