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A blue tray with powdered sugar-coated cookies, a plate with more cookies being dusted, a glass of milk, almonds, chopped nuts, and a sifter on a patterned surface.

Almond Snowball Cookies

Prep Time:
60 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Serves Up To:
18 Servings

Nutrition Information

Calories
200
Total Fat
12g
Total Carbohydrates
21g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
15mg
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
7g
Protein
2g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¼ cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup almonds, finely chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat butter and almondmilk until smooth and creamy. Add ¾ cup powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Beat in vanilla.

  2. On low speed, slowly add flour and salt. Increase speed to medium and beat until dough comes together. Stir in almonds.

  3. Cover dough and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

  4. Preheat oven to 350° Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

  5. Place remaining ½ cup powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon balls and roll in powdered sugar, then place on baking sheet.

  6. Bake 15-18 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom. Allow cookies to cool about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently roll in powdered sugar to coat again. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, roll cookies in powdered sugar again.

  7. Serve.

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