Melt-In-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies!

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies!

These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for holidays or any time you crave a simple, delicious cookie. With a tender texture and a generous coating of powdered sugar, they're sure to be a hit! Easily adaptable for healthier options and nut-free diets.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Cuisine American

Servings 40 cookies

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Large mixing bowl
Stand Mixer (optional)
Wire Rack

Ingredients

2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat pastry, spelt, or a gluten-free blend for healthier options)
0.5 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans; omit for nut-free)
1 cup softened butter or coconut oil
0.5 cup powdered sugar (for healthier spin, use powdered unrefined sugar by blending coconut sugar or date sugar)
Extra powdered sugar or cocoa powder for rolling (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Get your oven ready by preheating it to 325°F (160°C). You won't need to grease your baking sheet for these cookies.
Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, or using a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter (or coconut oil) and ½ cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and perfectly creamy. This is key for that delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture!
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, gently stir together your chosen flour and the finely chopped nuts. If you're going nut-free, just use the flour.
Form Dough: Gradually add the flour and nut mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms. It should be easy to handle and roll.
Shape & Bake: Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter. Place them a little apart on your baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden brown.
Coat & Cool: Have an extra bowl of powdered sugar (or cocoa powder for a yummy chocolate version!) ready. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, while they are still warm, roll each cookie generously in the powdered sugar to coat completely. Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack and let them cool fully before enjoying these simple, delicious treats!

Notes

These delightful cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet everyday treat! For healthier options, consider using whole wheat pastry flour, spelt, or a gluten-free blend, and powdered unrefined sugar like coconut or date sugar. Nuts are optional, making them adaptable for nut-free diets.

Nutrition Information (per cookie, approximate, as provided in source):
Calories: Not specified.
Total Carbs: Not specified.
Net Carbs: Not specified.
Fats: Not specified.
Protein: Not specified.