Christmas Cookie Cookies Puffs
Delight your holiday guests with these heavenly Christmas Cookie Puffs—a festive take on classic snowball cookies! These tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats are infused with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, offering a cozy, nostalgic flavor perfect for the season. With a buttery base and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts, these bite-sized cookies are rolled in a blanket of powdered sugar, creating a snowy, winter-inspired finish. The recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes, making it an easy yet elegant addition to your holiday dessert table. Whether you're prepping for a cookie exchange or looking for a crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert, these Christmas Cookie Puffs will quickly become a favorite for both kids and adults alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts to add a nutty crunch to the cookie puffs.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll each one in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated. For an extra snowy look, you can give them a second coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy your festive Christmas Cookie Puffs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.6 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.6 g | 628% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.2 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% | |
*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.
