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snowball cookies stacked on top of an upside down dark grey tart pan. whole walnuts and evergreen pine leaves can be seen in the scenery surrounding the snowball cookies. a dim candle is lit in the background as well
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Snowball Cookies

These popular holiday cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday table or cookie exchange box!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 35 cookies
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces (227 g) unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour sifted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups (234 g) finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a bowl with a hand mixer or a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. Add the sugar and mix until it is light and fluffy.
    8 ounces unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Add the flour, salt, vanilla, and chopped walnuts or pecans. Mix until combined. Make sure to scrape the sides occasionally to get all the ingredients incorporated.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, Pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Turn the dough onto the counter top and loosely use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake, remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  • With a cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll firmly into a ball of dough. Place on the baking tray.
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until slightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool for two to three minutes. Roll them in the powdered sugar until completely covered and set on a rack to cool completely.
    1 cup powdered sugar
  • If you want them really white, roll them in the sugar for a second coating once they are completely cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 135 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 14 mg | Sodium: 1 mg | Potassium: 39 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g

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