Twisted Snowballs
Transform your holiday baking with these irresistible Twisted Snowballs—an enchanting twist on classic snowball cookies! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these bite-sized treats combine the nuttiness of pecans or walnuts with a playful swirl of vanilla and rich cocoa dough. Each "snowball" is generously coated in powdered sugar, creating a delightful snowy finish that’s perfect for festive gatherings or gifting. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection in 15, these charming two-tone cookies not only deliver a stunning visual appeal but also pack a decadent flavor punch. Make sure to serve Twisted Snowballs with a hot cup of cocoa or coffee for the ultimate cozy indulgence this season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until combined.
Stir in the chopped nuts with a spatula until well distributed throughout the dough.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain, and mix the cocoa powder into the other portion until it’s evenly incorporated.
Take a small piece of plain dough (about 1 tablespoon) and a small piece of chocolate dough (about 1 tablespoon), roll each into a short rope, and twist them together gently. Roll the twisted dough into a ball.
Repeat this process with the remaining dough, placing each ball onto the prepared baking sheet with about 1 inch of space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The cookies will still be soft but will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar until they are generously coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker, snowy coating.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy your Twisted Snowballs with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.2 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.5 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 832 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.
