Description

Delicious and buttery Snowball Cookies, a classic treat featuring finely chopped nuts and a dusting of powdered sugar. These cookies offer a tender, crumbly texture and a subtle sweetness, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence. The recipe is versatile, allowing for various flours and nut options, making it adaptable to different dietary preferences and tastes.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups flour (white, spelt, whole wheat pastry, or Bob’s gluten-free blend)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecans)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)

Wet Ingredients

1 cup butter (or coconut oil)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking these delicate cookies.
Prepare Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl or using a stand mixer, combine the butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and beat together until smooth and fluffy. This mixture forms the base of your cookie dough, contributing to its rich flavor and tender texture.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour and finely chopped nuts of your choice. This step ensures even distribution of nuts throughout the dough.
Combine and Form Dough: Gradually add the flour and nut mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing gently to form a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix, which can affect the cookie texture.
Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them spaced apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bottoms and edges are lightly browned. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Coat in Powdered Sugar: When the cookies come out of the oven, immediately roll them in a bowl of powdered sugar (or cocoa powder if desired). This creates the classic snowball appearance and adds extra sweetness.
Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps them firm up and maintain their shape.

Notes

Optional nuts can be omitted if you prefer nut-free cookies.
Do not recommend substituting butter with low-fat spreads, as it may alter texture and taste.
Various flours can be used, but the recipe works best with white, spelt, whole wheat pastry, or Bob’s gluten-free flour blends.
For an alternative coating, try rolling the warm cookies in cocoa powder instead of powdered sugar.
Keep an extra bowl of powdered sugar ready for coating freshly baked cookies to ensure the best coverage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Snowball Cookies, Nut Cookies, Powdered Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Classic Cookie Recipe