Snowball Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

• Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

• Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.

• Add Nuts: Fold in the finely chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

• Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

• Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.

• Cool Slightly: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. They should be warm but not hot when you roll them in powdered sugar.

• Roll in Powdered Sugar: Place extra powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the powdered sugar to coat. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

• Roll Again: Once the cookies are completely cooled, roll them in the powdered sugar again to give them a nice, even coating.

These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They also freeze well for longer storage. Enjoy!