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Snowball Cookies

Snowball cookies are delightful little treats that melt in your mouth. They are round, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar, often made with nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dough
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • additional powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gradually add the gluten-free flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalProtein: 1gSodium: 50mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Check cookies a minute or two early to avoid overbaking.

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