Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies Recipe
Delight in these classic Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies, buttery and tender treats coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture that melt in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a cozy, cinnamon-spiced dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
Coating
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt to distribute spices evenly throughout the dough.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture until just combined, forming a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using, fold in the finely chopped nuts to add texture and a nutty flavor to the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms turn a light golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Coat Cookies: While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in a mixture of powdered sugar and ground cinnamon to create the snowy coating that defines these delightful treats.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh butter and good-quality vanilla extract.
- Walnuts and pecans both work well in this recipe; toast them lightly beforehand for extra flavor.
- Allow cookies to cool completely after coating to prevent the sugar from melting away.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
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