Description
These delightful Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat. Featuring a buttery, nutty base enriched with finely chopped pecans and a fragrant coating of spiced cinnamon sugar, these bite-sized morsels are perfect for holiday exchanges or cozy tea times. They are quick to prepare, beginner-friendly, and destined to become a seasonal favorite at your dessert table.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms, then fold in the chopped nuts.
Roll the dough into small, 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the cookies feel set.
While the cookies are still warm, gently toss them in the mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Substitutions: For a nut-free version, replace the pecans with an equal amount of finely crushed rolled oats. Coating: Roll the cookies while they are still warm so the cinnamon sugar adheres perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg