Melting Snowball Cookies That Brighten Up Your Holidays

These snowball cookies are a beloved holiday treat, bursting with buttery goodness and rolled in powdered sugar.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cookie Base

2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat pastry, spelt, or gluten-free flour.
1 cup butter or coconut oil Ensure it’s softened or melted.

Flavor Enhancements

1 cup chopped nuts Options include walnuts, almonds, or pecans; can omit for nut-free.
1 cup powdered sugar Used for sweetness and coating.

Optional Enhancements

1/4 cup additional powdered sugar or cocoa powder For rolling after baking.
1 teaspoon flavor extracts or zest Add vanilla or almond extract, or citrus zest.

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Cookie sheets
Wire rack

Method

Baking Steps

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Cream the butter or coconut oil with the powdered sugar in a medium bowl until creamy.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and chopped nuts.
Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture to form the dough.
Shape the dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom.
Roll baked cookies in powdered sugar while warm.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with different extracts or zests for unique flavor variations in your snowball cookies.

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