How To Make Snowball Cookies

How to Make Snowball Cookies

Welcome to our guide on making delicious and melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies! These classic treats are perfect during the holiday season or any time you’re craving a sweet and buttery bite. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a batch of delightful snowball cookies in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done using an electric mixer or by hand.
2. Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
3. Sift the flour into the mixture, gradually mixing it in until a dough forms.
4. Gently fold in the chopped nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to handle.
6. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and shape it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
8. Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes, or until they are just starting to turn golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
10. While the cookies are still warm, roll them gently in powdered sugar to coat them completely. The heat of the cookies will help the sugar stick to their surface.
11. Transfer the coated snowball cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, you can give them an extra dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

These delightful snowball cookies are ready to be enjoyed! They are perfect as a sweet treat with a cup of hot cocoa or as part of a festive dessert spread. Their buttery texture and nutty flavor make them irresistible to cookie lovers of all ages.

Feel free to get creative with your snowball cookies by adding different flavors or toppings. You can try adding a dash of cinnamon or substituting the nuts with chocolate chips for a twist on the classic recipe. However you choose to enjoy them, snowball cookies are sure to bring joy to your taste buds!

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s make some delicious snowball cookies together. Happy baking!