snowball cookies
Classic snowball cookies dipped in smooth melting chocolate, perfect for holiday treats or any festive occasion. These buttery cookies are soft and nutty with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, optional
- 16 ounce melting chocolate almond bark or Candiquik, chocolate or vanilla
- powdered sugar for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour and salt and mix until dough comes together. Stir in nuts if using. Chill dough if too soft.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon balls of dough onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 7-8 minutes until bottoms are slightly brown. Remove and cool completely.
- Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip each cookie into chocolate, roll off excess, place on wax paper-lined sheet and chill to harden. Add sprinkles if desired while chocolate is wet.
- For garnish, sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar once chocolate has hardened.
Notes
These cookies keep well in an airtight container and make a festive gift when packaged with a bow.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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