Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies, a soft and chewy twist on the holiday classic, featuring cream cheese, walnuts, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup vegetable shortening such as Crisco
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup walnuts finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet, leaving it ungreased.
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, shortening, and granulated sugar. Mix until the texture is smooth and creamy. Incorporate the vanilla and almond extracts, followed by the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape the Cookies
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them evenly on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Bake
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest for one minute.
Coat the Cookies
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and finely chopped walnuts. Gently roll the warm cookies in this mixture until evenly coated.
Store
- Place the cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
To prepare this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure the powdered sugar and other ingredients are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.