Buttery, tender snowball treats dusted in sugar, crafted with basic pantry ingredients for a sweet indulgence.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Butter & Sugar
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for coating
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Nuts (optional)
06 - 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla extract.
03 - Stir in flour and salt until just incorporated, then fold in chopped nuts if using; dough will be crumbly but should hold when pressed.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls; place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
06 - Cool cookies for 5 minutes, roll gently in powdered sugar while warm, cool completely on wire rack, then roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
