Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat with a tender, crumbly texture and a sweet cinnamon crunch. Perfect for the holiday season or anytime you crave a cozy, buttery cookie.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Rolling Mixture:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt, then stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Form dough balls: Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom but pale on top.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar: While warm, roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Let cool on a wire rack, then roll again if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Great for holiday trays, gifting, or enjoying as a cozy winter treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
