Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies
These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are a cozy, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat! Buttery, nutty cookies rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re a festive twist on the classic snowball cookie and perfect for cookie exchanges, Christmas platters, or anytime you crave a comforting bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden.
- While cookies bake, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Let cookies cool for 2–3 minutes, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
- Once fully cooled, roll again for extra coating, if desired.
Notes
- Swap nuts for finely shredded coconut if preferred.
- Make ahead: Dough can be frozen up to 1 month. Bake from frozen with an extra 2 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for deeper spice.
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