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Snowball Cookies

Delicious, buttery snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion and incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, really soft not melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract a little extra won’t hurt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sift if desired
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans walnuts, almonds, or pistachios work too
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by mixing the soft butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
  3. Slowly fold in the flour until the mixture looks crumbly.
  4. Incorporate the chopped nuts into the dough.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies until the bottoms turn a light golden color.
  2. Let them cool for a few minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
  3. Once completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy look.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container to keep them fresh for at least a week. Consider layering them with parchment for storage. They freeze well for up to three months.