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snowball cookie recipe
Aria West

Irresistibly Easy Snowball Cookie Recipe for Holiday Bliss

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house during the holiday season. This snowball cookie recipe is a delightful confection that’s sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup very finely chopped pecans
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream softened butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and light.
  3. Incorporate flour, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place on baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown on the bottoms.
  6. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Roll warm cookies in ⅓ cup powdered sugar to coat.
  8. Once cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for a final coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • Aim for slightly undercooked cookies for melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Add crushed peppermint candy canes to sugar for a festive touch.
  • Substitute walnuts if pecans are unavailable.
  • Ensure dough is slightly sticky before rolling for best results.
  • Roll in sugar while warm for better adherence.

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