Description
Snowball Cookies offer a soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a delightful dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies combine simple pantry ingredients and provide a tender, richly flavored treat with a festive snowy coating that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by creaming the unsalted plant-based butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This ensures tender and buttery cookies. Add the vanilla extract (natural) and salt, mixing just to incorporate. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour combined with the natural gelling agent, folding gently to bring the dough together without overworking it.
- Add the Nuts: Carefully fold in your chopped nuts of choice. This adds a lovely texture contrast and delightful nutty bites in every cookie.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into uniform balls. Place these on a parchment-lined baking sheet, giving each a little space to spread during baking.
- Bake Until Lightly Golden: Bake your Snowball Cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the edges just begin to turn a soft golden hue, about 12-15 minutes depending on your oven. Keep an eye so they don’t brown too much, preserving their delicate texture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, roll them generously in powdered sugar, dusting with the signature snowy coating. Allow cookies to cool completely before giving them a second dusting for an irresistible finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to achieve even creaming and a smooth, soft dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies keep their shape better.
- Don’t overbake; remove cookies when just set for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Use a small cookie scoop to ensure consistent cookie sizes for even baking.
- Double sugar coating: dust once while cookies are warm and again when fully cooled for the best snowy effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, vegan cookies, soft cookies, festive cookies, plant-based dessert, nut cookies, buttery cookies
