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Traditional Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Traditional Snowball Cookies to Delight

Delightful Traditional Snowball Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings and versatile for various diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Traditional
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free all-purpose flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a vegan version.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can use sugar-free options for lower-sugar treats.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Can be omitted for nut-free version or replaced with seeds.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour and chopped nuts, then gradually mix into the creamed butter and sugar until a slightly crumbly dough forms.
  4. Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets with 2 inches between each.
  5. Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a firmer texture, refrigerate the cookies. They can also be frozen unbaked for later use.

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