Christmas cookie recipes holiday: Best Snowball Cookies to Delight
Delight in the festive spirit with these delicious snowball cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before rolling in sugar for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas, Cookie Recipes, Holiday, Snowball Cookies