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Traditional Snowball Cookies

Traditional Snowball Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in Traditional Snowball Cookies, 4-ingredient gems that melt on your tongue, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or Gluten-Free Flour) Provides structure to the cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (or Coconut Oil) Adds richness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (optional) Enhance flavor; substitute for nut-free options

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter with powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  3. Sift together flour and chopped nuts, then mix with creamed butter and sugar until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until edges are light golden and centers remain soft.
  6. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping for easier handling and better texture.

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