SnowBall Cookies
Prepare yourself for an adventure, with our SnowBall Cookies. These amusing treats combine an assortment of flavors and textures that seize the magic of winter in every bite. Featuring the crunch of chopped pecans the velvety smoothness of softened butter and the enchanting sweetness of confectioners' sugar these tender cookies are advanced with a hint of vanilla, for a more satisfying experience. Each cookie is lovingly rolled in sugar creating a visual representation reminiscent of a winter wonderland. Whether you choose to share these cookies at gatherings or savor them in moments of tranquility SnowBall Cookies serve as a heartwarming reminder that it's often life's pleasures that bring us the most happiness.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pecans optional
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ¼ cup of confectioners sugar.
- Next, add in 2 cups of chopped pecans to the mixture of flour and sugar.
- Take another bowl. Beat 1 cup of butter until it becomes fluffy. Then mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Slowly blend the mixture of flour, sugar and pecans into the butter until it forms a dough.
- Shape the dough into balls, around 1 inch in size. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the balls for 16 to 18 minutes. Until they turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Roll each cooled cookie in sugar until they are fully coated creating an appearance.
- If desired you can also do a second roll. Sprinkle colored sugar, for an extra special touch.
- Enjoy these SnowBall Cookies that simply melt in your mouth!
Notes
To savor the deliciousness of SnowBall Cookies in a gluten-free version you can easily make a substitution. Just swap the all-purpose flour, with your gluten-free flour blend that is suitable, for baking. It's important to choose a blend that works well in goods since blends can produce different outcomes. This simple adjustment will let you enjoy the buttery and nutty goodness of SnowBall Cookies without sacrificing any flavor or texture. Happy baking without gluten!