Cinnamon Snowballs
Transform your holiday cookie platter with these irresistible Cinnamon Snowballs—a delightful twist on the classic snowball cookie. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are packed with finely chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty crunch, and a generous dusting of powdered sugar and ground cinnamon for a warm, spiced sweetness. Prepared in just under 30 minutes, this simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you’re a fan of traditional shortbread or looking for a new holiday favorite, these Cinnamon Snowballs are sure to become a crowd-pleasing staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar for coating
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer, until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed. The dough will become crumbly at first but will come together as you mix.
Fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
While the cookies are baking, prepare the coating by combining the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl or plate.
Allow the cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently roll each cookie in the powdered sugar and cinnamon mixture while they are still slightly warm.
Once cooled completely, roll the cookies in the coating mixture a second time for an even sweeter and spiced outer layer.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy them with a hot cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.7 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.6 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 833 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.
