Walnut Snowball Cookies are a timeless treat that’s especially popular around the holidays. These delicate, buttery cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, thanks to a combination of finely ground walnuts and rich butter. Rolled in powdered sugar, they resemble little snowballs and add a festive look to any dessert spread. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, these cookies are easy to make, but their light, nutty flavor and satisfying sweetness make them irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped or ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out small portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
- While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Allow them to cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar once more for a sweet, snowy finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!
