Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for coating
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped nuts optional
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Extra cinnamon and powdered sugar for rolling
Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
If desired, fold in the finely chopped nuts for added texture.
Shape and Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are just golden brown.
Rolling in Cinnamon Sugar:
While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in a mixture of powdered sugar and an extra pinch of cinnamon for added flavor.
Once completely cooled, roll them again in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to give them a frosty, festive coating.
Decoration Tips:
Dust lightly with additional powdered sugar for an elegant snowy effect.
For a warmer, spicier twist, add a dash of nutmeg to the dough when mixing the dry ingredients.
These cozy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with a warm drink by the fire!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 90 kcal per cookie Servings: 24 cookies
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