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Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies

Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are nut-free, buttery, and melt in your mouth—perfect for festive celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar finely sifted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt essential for flavor
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown and centers are soft. Keep an eye on them.
  6. Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, then roll in a mixture of 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Re-coat in sugar after thawing.

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