Snowball Cookie Recipe

This easy snowball cookie recipe is a holiday classic and considered a must-bake every December. Made with items you most likely already have on hand and ready in 30 minutes! The soft and buttery texture is ideal for the powdered sugar topping.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 119kcal

Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup butter soft
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar seperated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

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Instructions

Prepare 1 large baking tray with parchment, if desired, and set aside.
Combine the butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Beat with a hand mixer, or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, for 2 minutes. Or until the butter and powdered sugar are fully incorporated.
Add the extracts and slowly mix to combine.
Stir in the flour and chopped pecans until the dough forms and the nuts are evenly distributed.
Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into round balls and place 1 to 2 inches apart on the prepared tray. Place in the freezer to chill while the oven is preheating.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes, removing before they brown too much on the bottom of the cookie.
Immediately roll the cookies in the remaining 1/3 cup of powdered sugar.
Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
Roll a second time in the powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Helpful tip: I love my 2 tablespoon cookie scoop (affiliate) for this recipe. It helps keep the cookies uniform in size and the scooping process quick and easy.

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