Description
A classic holiday cookie also known as snowball cookies, made with buttery shortbread and toasted walnuts, rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until the dough begins to come together. Fold in the finely chopped walnuts.
Step 4: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are just slightly golden. Do not overbake; the tops should remain pale.
Step 6: Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in extra powdered sugar while still warm. Once completely cool, roll them in sugar a second time.
Notes
Always toast your nuts for the best flavor. If the dough is too crumbly, add a teaspoon of water or milk, though usually the heat from your hands is enough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
