Easy Snowball Cookies Recipe
Tender, buttery snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime sweet cravings.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.45 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- 2.2 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.95 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1.25 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream softened butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until fluffy, 1–2 minutes.
- Beat in vanilla and salt until smooth.
- Add flour in two additions and mix just until a soft dough forms. Fold in pecans.
- Chill the dough 10 minutes to firm slightly for easier rolling.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Arrange 1 inch apart on the sheets.
- Bake 12 minutes, until set and pale on top with lightly golden bottoms.
- Cool 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool fully, then roll again for a thick coat.
Notes
Variation: Swap pecans for finely chopped walnuts or almonds. Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar coating for warmth. Storage: Keep in an airtight tin at room temperature up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Snowball Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.