Snowball Cookies Easy Walnuts (Print-Friendly Version)
A cold-weather classic, these snowball cookies mix butter and walnuts, then get dunked in powdered sugar for a festive look. Perfect for sharing during December or giving as presents. Tap and save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main
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2 cups regular flour
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1/2 cup finely diced walnuts
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1 cup soft unsalted butter
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
→ For finishing
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Extra confectioners' sugar for coating
# How to Make It:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Put some parchment paper on your baking tray.
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Mix the soft butter with confectioners' sugar in a big bowl until it's smooth and airy.
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Stir in the flour and chopped walnuts into your butter mixture until you get a nice soft dough.
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Break off bits of dough and roll them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Space them out evenly on your lined baking tray.
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Let them cook for 25 minutes until the bottoms turn golden but the tops stay light.
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Let the cookies cool just a bit, then roll them in extra confectioners' sugar while they're still warm. Put them on a wire rack to cool fully, then roll them again in sugar once they're completely cooled.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Want a dairy-free option? Swap the butter for coconut oil and make sure your confectioners' sugar doesn't have milk products.