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Snowball Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, European
Servings 36 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2️⃣ In a large bowl, cream butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
  • 3️⃣ Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined. Stir in chopped nuts.
  • 4️⃣ Scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • 5️⃣ Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are just lightly golden.
  • 6️⃣ Let cool for 2–3 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely, then roll in sugar again.

Notes

  • Pecans are classic, but walnuts or almonds work beautifully.
  • Store in an airtight container so they stay tender.