Almond Snowball Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful and easy holiday treat, perfect for baking, gifting, and enjoying with loved ones. These delicate, nutty cookies are quick to prepare and have a signature snowy coating of powdered sugar.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Large bowl
- Baking Sheet ungreased
- Wire rack
- small cookie scoop optional, for uniform size
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup finely chopped almonds
- additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the almond extract until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the finely chopped almonds.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in size.
- Place the dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, generously roll each cookie in additional powdered sugar until coated.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days. Use parchment paper between layers if stacking.