Description
Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are the perfect holiday treat! Buttery, tender, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar layer, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. Customize them with nuts for added crunch and enjoy their delightful flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 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)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add flour, salt, and cinnamon, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Shape the Cookies
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- While cookies are warm, gently roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Notes
- Nut-Free Option: Omit nuts for a plain, buttery snowball cookie.
- Extra Sweetness: Roll cookies in cinnamon sugar a second time once cooled.
- Gluten-Free Variation: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
