Almond snowball cookies
Almond snowball cookies are round, soft treats with a nutty flavor. They are covered in powdered sugar, making them look like little snowballs.
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Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
For coating
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl mix together all purpose flour, salt and corn starch, set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until they form a creamy and smooth mixture, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the flour mixture in two parts, blending each addition until the flour is completely mixed in. This ensures that the flour gets evenly incorporated into the dough.
- Now add chopped almonds and mix until combine.
- Using about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a small ball and position it on the cookie sheet, making sure to leave at least a 2-inch gap between each ball.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. Let the cookies rest in the cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
- Take a paper bag and add ¼ cup of powdered sugar to it. Once the cookies are cooled for 5 minutes, transfer them into the bag and give them a good toss until they're completely coated in the powdered sugar.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container.
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Notes
Freezing the dough is a great way to prep ahead or save some for later! After making the dough, you can:
- Shape the Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls as you would for baking, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze: Pop the baking sheet into the freezer until the dough balls are solid, usually for about an hour or so.
- Transfer to a Bag: Once frozen, transfer the dough balls into a freezer-safe bag or container. This prevents them from sticking together.
- Baking from Frozen: When you're ready to bake, simply place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet, give them some space to spread, and bake them as usual, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.