Almond Snowball Cookies: Easy, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Treats
Discover the delightful experience of Almond Snowball Cookies, a perfect melt-in-your-mouth treat that is easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped almonds.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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