Christmas Snowball Cookies
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 28 cookies
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Egg Free, Free Of…, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
Description: These delightful cookies, also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes, have been lovingly dubbed Christmas Snowballs by our family, for their resemblance to festive snowballs dusted in powdered sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 151.8
- Fat Content: 9.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 17.4mg
- Sodium Content: 61.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 8.6g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together 1 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder until well combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
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Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them approximately 1 inch apart on buttered baking sheets, measuring 12 by 15 inches each.
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Bake the cookies in a preheated 300°F regular or convection oven until they are pale golden brown, typically for about 25 minutes.
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If baking two sheets of cookies at once in a single oven, be sure to switch their positions halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
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Allow the baked cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets until they are firm enough to handle.
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Place the remaining 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
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While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each one in the powdered sugar until they are completely coated. Discard any excess sugar.
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Transfer the sugar-coated cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Review Summary: With an aggregated rating of 5 stars from 16 reviews, these Christmas Snowball Cookies are a beloved treat in any household. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful flavor make them a perfect addition to any holiday gathering or cookie exchange. Plus, they’re egg-free and can be made in less than 60 minutes, making them a convenient and delicious option for busy bakers. Try them today and experience the joy of these festive, powdered sugar-covered delights!
