Christmas Snow Drop Cookies
Delight in the magic of the holiday season with these irresistible Christmas Snow Drop Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a timeless holiday classic, featuring a buttery, nutty dough studded with finely chopped pecans or walnuts. Each bite-sized cookie is delicately coated in powdered sugar, creating a "snowy" appearance that adds a festive touch to any dessert table. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple, straightforward method, this recipe is perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Serve these holiday cookies alongside a warm mug of cocoa or pack them into gift boxes for a sweet homemade present that’s sure to spread joy. Add this classic recipe to your Christmas cookie repertoire for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup pecans or walnuts (finely chopped)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar (for dough) until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each one in the powdered sugar (for coating), ensuring an even layer.
Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, give them a second roll in powdered sugar for a snowy finish before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.1 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.7 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 701 mg | 15% | |
*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.
