Snowball Cookies

Snowball cookies are buttery and nutty with an airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Author: Holly Nilsson Recipe Type: American Total Time: 25 minutes

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Yield: ["24","24 cookies"]
Serving size: 24
Calories per serving: 136

Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup pecans or walnuts finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter unsalted, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting


Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine flour, walnuts and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Beat butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar with a mixer until creamy.

Turn the mixer to low and add flour mixture until combined.

Form dough into 1" balls and place on prepared pan.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom edges of cookies are lightly browned.

Cool a few minutes until you're able to handle the cookes. Roll in powdered sugar and place on a rack to cool completely.


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