Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth snowball delights rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for any sweet craving.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Butter & Sugar
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Nuts (optional)
06 - 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
03 - Add flour and salt to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts if using. Dough will be crumbly but hold together when pressed.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the bottoms turn lightly golden while tops remain pale.
06 - Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll cookies gently in powdered sugar. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
