Soft Homemade Snowball Cookies
Delightful soft cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion, especially during the festive season.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Must be at room temperature for easy mixing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For the cookie mixture and additionally for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor and aroma
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Main dry ingredient
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well) Adds a nutty flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors
For rolling
- 1 cup powdered sugar Used after baking for the snowy appearance
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar.
- Cream these ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and chopped nuts, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms.
Baking
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, looking for light golden edges.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freeze for longer storage, up to three months.