Description
These christmas Snowball Cookies are a holiday favorite! With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and nutty flavor, they are perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.
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 the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir together flour and chopped nuts in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the butter-sugar mixture until just blended.
- Shape dough into small balls, spacing them an inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned at the edges.
- Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
For longer storage, freeze cookies separated by parchment paper for up to three months.
Make your own variations by experimenting with different nuts or flavorings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg