Christmas Walnut Snowballs
Elevate your holiday baking with these delightful Christmas Walnut Snowballs, a festive favorite that will melt in your mouth with every bite. These buttery, nutty cookies are delicately flavored with vanilla and feature finely chopped walnuts for a perfect balance of crunch and tenderness. Rolled in a double layer of powdered sugar, they achieve their signature "snowball" look, making them an enchanting addition to any dessert table. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short 12-minute bake time, these cookies are as quick as they are irresistible. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as a cozy treat alongside your favorite hot beverage, these charming Christmas cookies are a must-try for the season. Their light texture and festive appearance make them a crowd-pleaser that will keep everyone reaching for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 120 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
- 120 grams Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter. Mix just until combined.
Gently fold in the finely chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies should remain pale.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them generously in powdered sugar to create the snowy coating. Let them cool completely, then roll them a second time in powdered sugar for extra coverage.
Store the snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.7 g | 356% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.0 g | 605% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.4 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*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.
