Description
These Christmas Snowball Cookies feature a delightful blend of buttery dough and nuts, dusted in powdered sugar. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Optional additional powdered sugar or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Whisk together flour and chopped nuts in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Freeze cookie dough shaped into balls for later use, baking straight from the freezer.
For a nut-free recipe, omit the nuts or substitute with more flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg