Honey Bee Snowballs
Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of Honey Bee Snowballs—soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies infused with the subtle sweetness of honey and a hint of vanilla. These bite-sized treats feature a rich, buttery base combined with a dash of cornstarch for a perfectly tender crumb, and optional chopped pecans or walnuts for a delightful crunch. Rolled in a blanket of powdered sugar, they resemble delicate snowballs and deliver a festive sweetness in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a decadent homemade gift. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a cookie enthusiast, Honey Bee Snowballs are sure to create buzz around your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (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 together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the honey and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. If using chopped nuts, stir them into the dry ingredients.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are just lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll each cookie generously in powdered sugar to coat. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.7 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 618 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.6 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 708 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.
