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Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully buttery and melt-in-your-mouth Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are a classic holiday treat. These tender cookies are lightly spiced with cinnamon, rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, and optionally include finely chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. Perfect for festive gatherings or an everyday sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (50g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes. This step is key for a tender texture.
  3. Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture to impart a warm, aromatic flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the cinnamon spice throughout the dough.
  5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Then fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts if using, for a nutty crunch.
  6. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, ensuring uniform size for even baking, and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale. Watch carefully to prevent overbaking, which can dry out the cookies.
  8. Prepare Coating: While the cookies bake, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
  9. Roll in Cinnamon-Sugar: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and cool them on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture so they are evenly coated.
  10. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, which lets them set properly and prevents sogginess.
  11. Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze them for longer storage to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts—cookies will still be delicious.
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale on top for a tender interior.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • Rolling cookies in cinnamon sugar while warm helps the coating adhere well.
  • These cookies pair well with hot chocolate or tea for a cozy treat.

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