Description
These Milk Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Coated in powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a sweet, buttery confection.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dry milk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, dry milk powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Add nuts and shape dough: Fold in the chopped nuts if using. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Bake the cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar while warm. Once cooled, roll them again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts.
- Dry milk powder enhances the milky flavor and texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
