“Classic Snowball Cookies: A Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight”
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional, can be walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
- If using nuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-18 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Final Sugar Coating:
- While still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar.
- Let them cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar again for a generous coating.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once completely cooled, the cookies are ready to serve.
This recipe should give you soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies similar to the ones in your image. Enjoy baking and indulging in these sweet treats! If you have any more requests or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
