Description
Irresistibly delicious snowball cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter or coconut oil
- 2 cups flour (white, spelt, whole wheat pastry, or Bob’s gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- Optional: Additional powdered sugar or cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl or a stand mixer, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour together with the chopped nuts of your choice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and arrange them on a prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are still warm, roll them in additional powdered sugar for an even coating.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be made with different types of nuts according to your preference.
- For a chocolate variation, consider rolling them in cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg