Description
These delightful Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. With a buttery, nutty flavor and a coating of sweet cinnamon sugar, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add flour, salt, and ground cinnamon, and mix until combined. Stir in chopped nuts if using.
- Shape Dough: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While cookies are still warm, gently roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture (combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon). Let cool completely, then roll again for a thicker coating if desired.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts without affecting texture.
- You can also use a cookie scoop for uniform size.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
