Description
Discover the perfect Snowball Cookies recipe featuring buttery plant-based flavors and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar natural. These cookies offer a soft, crumbly texture with a crispy outside and tender inside, making them ideal for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they quickly become a family favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (natural), plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat plant-based butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar natural and continue to whip until light and fluffy. Blend in vanilla extract natural and a pinch of salt to round out the flavors.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients and Nuts: Sift the all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend into the butter mixture, folding gently to maintain a crumbly texture. Stir in finely chopped nuts of your choice, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Use your hands to roll the dough into small balls roughly one inch in diameter. Place these on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space so they don’t touch while baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-18 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender inside.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Let the cookies cool slightly, then gently roll them in powdered sugar natural while still warm for an irresistible snow-dusted appearance. For extra coverage, dust them again once fully cooled.
Notes
- Chill the dough before shaping to prevent cookies from spreading and to achieve a firmer cookie shape.
- Chop nuts finely and uniformly to maintain consistent texture and smoothness.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cool cookies slightly before dusting to ensure powdered sugar natural sticks without melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, plant-based cookies, buttery cookies, powdered sugar cookies, gluten-free cookies, festive cookies, nut cookies
