Christmas Snowball Cookies
Delight in the festive charm of Christmas Snowball Cookies, a melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat that's as easy to make as it is irresistible to eat. These buttery, crumbly cookies are packed with finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) and coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar, giving them their signature "snowball" appearance. Perfect for gifting or serving at holiday gatherings, this simple recipe uses pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour to create a classic favorite in just 12 minutes of baking time. Whether shared with loved ones or savored alongside a cup of hot cocoa, these cookies bring a delicious dose of winter magic to any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Step 5
Stir in the finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6
Scoop out about one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into small balls using your hands. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies should remain pale.
Step 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them one by one in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated. Set them aside on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, give the cookies a second coating of powdered sugar for that perfect snowy finish.
Step 11
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy your Christmas Snowball Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (659.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3227.0 |
| Total Fat 178.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 22.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 387.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 188.6g | |
| Protein 37.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 139.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 767.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories