Description
Delicious and classic Snowball Cookies feature a buttery, nutty dough rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat. These lightly browned cookies are perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a simple, sweet cookie with a delicate crunch and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (white, spelt, whole wheat pastry, or Bob's gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Additional powdered sugar or cocoa powder for rolling (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it's ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl or using a stand mixer, combine the butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour and finely chopped nuts until well distributed.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar to form a consistent dough that holds together well.
- Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls and place them spaced apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn lightly browned at the edges but remain pale on top.
- Coat the Cookies: While still warm, roll the cookies in an extra bowl of powdered sugar (or cocoa powder) to create their signature snowy coating.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing to maintain their texture and flavor.
Notes
- You may omit the nuts if you prefer nut-free cookies; the texture will be slightly different but still delicious.
- Substituting flours other than those listed is not recommended as results may vary significantly.
- Do not substitute low-fat butter spreads as they may affect the texture and flavor negatively.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts and rolling coatings, such as cocoa powder or cinnamon sugar, for variety.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
