Candy Cane Snowballs
Add a festive twist to your holiday baking with these irresistibly sweet Candy Cane Snowballs! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the buttery tenderness of classic snowball cookies with the refreshing crunch of crushed candy canes for the ultimate seasonal treat. Rolled in a sparkling coat of powdered sugar and candy cane crumbles, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or simply cozy evenings by the fire, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking only 20 minutes of prep time. With their charming snowy appearance and delightful peppermint flavor, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite for years to come.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup crushed candy canes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar (for coating)
- 0.25 cup additional crushed candy canes (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in a mixture of the additional powdered sugar and crushed candy canes to coat thoroughly.
Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, roll them in the powdered sugar mixture a second time for an extra-snowy finish.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 546.2 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 358.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
