Snowball Cookies, also known as Italian Wedding Cookies or Butterballs, are delicate, buttery treats with a rich almond flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished in powdered sugar, these bite-sized cookies are a festive favorite for weddings, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Ingredients for this Snowball Cookies
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 ½ cups finely ground almonds
- 4 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar (for rolling)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, ground almonds, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden underneath.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in the ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar.
- Cool completely and roll again in sugar before serving for that perfect Snowball Cookies finish.
Prep Time
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Baking: 20 minutes
- Cooling & Rolling: 15 minutes
- Total Time: ~50 minutes
Nutrition Information (Per Cookie – Approx. based on 36 cookies)
- Calories: ~140
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 40mg
Snowball Cookies are a timeless treat that bring warmth and sweetness to any celebration. Simple to make and impossible to resist—give them a try!
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Source: www.allrecipes.com
