Snowball Cookies
If you've ever experienced snowballs, you're aware of one thing: they can get messy. However, these delightful cookies, coated in powdered sugar, are a worthy indulgence despite the sugary winter wonderland they create. Not only are they a perfect Christmas cookie, but they also make an excellent addition to your Christmas dinner or a delightful homemade gift for loved ones.The best part? These crumbly and sweet cookies can be ready in just 30 minutes, allowing you to initiate a delicious snowball fight in no time. This recipe yields around 30 cookies with a 1" diameter, but it can be easily doubled if you're hosting a larger gathering. To maximize your batch, ensure each cookie is evenly measured by using a tablespoon.
Ingredients
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c. walnuts, very finely chopped
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. butter, chopped and softened
- 1 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a large cookie sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, mix flour, walnuts, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add butter and, using your hands, combine everything until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
- Form dough into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- When they’re still warm but cool enough to touch, roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Set aside on a rack to cool completely. When cool, dust again in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 3089kcalCarbohydrates: 275gProtein: 41gFat: 208gSaturated Fat: 69gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 945mgFiber: 15gSugar: 173gCalcium: 220mgIron: 11mg
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