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Traditional Snowball Cookies

Traditional Snowball Cookies – Melt-in-Your-Mouth Magic

Discover the magic of melt-in-your-mouth Traditional Snowball Cookies, a simple and delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use softened coconut oil for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Use sugar-free for a lower-sugar version.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Optional; such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Additional Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of optional chopped nuts, then mix into the butter and sugar until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom, the tops will remain soft.
  6. Cool cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes, then roll in 1 cup of powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for easier handling. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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