Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies
These soft and buttery cookies are coated in a snow-like layer of powdered sugar, making them a delightful and easy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's softened but not melted.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the dough) Powdered sugar helps keep the texture delicate.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds sweetness and flavor.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour If gluten-free, replace with a 1:1 blend.
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (toasted is best) You can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
- to taste additional powdered sugar for coating Roll cookies in this for a snowball effect.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and the vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and chopped pecans, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the cream cheese and butter soften at room temperature. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm and again once cool for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 2g
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