Delight your holiday guests with these heavenly Christmas Cookie Puffs—a festive take on classic snowball cookies! These tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats are infused with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, offering a cozy, nostalgic flavor perfect for the season. With a buttery base and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts, these bite-sized cookies are rolled in a blanket of powdered sugar, creating a snowy, winter-inspired finish. The recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes, making it an easy yet elegant addition to your holiday dessert table. Whether you're prepping for a cookie exchange or looking for a crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert, these Christmas Cookie Puffs will quickly become a favorite for both kids and adults alike.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts to add a nutty crunch to the cookie puffs.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll each one in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated. For an extra snowy look, you can give them a second coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy your festive Christmas Cookie Puffs!
Serving size | (731.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3725.1 |
Total Fat 234.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 125.6g | 0% |
Cholesterol 516.7mg | 0% |
Sodium 630.1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 381.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 0% |
Total Sugars 191.3g | |
Protein 32.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 116.7IU | 0% |
Calcium 139.8mg | 0% |
Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
Potassium 568.6mg | 0% |
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