Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies
Delightfully crumbly and buttery, these Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend for a festive and irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are just golden.
- Meanwhile, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, roll each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top before serving or add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar coating.
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