Description
Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats, rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. They are simple to make and perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
- Portion the dough into small, 1-inch balls using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by combining the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Once the cookies have cooled slightly, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for sharing.
- Enjoy them with a cup of tea or hot cocoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg