Description
These peppermint snowball cookies are sweet, soft, and perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, pecans, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Peppermint Snowball Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Cookies