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Melt-in-your-mouth Snowball Cookies: 90% Perfect

Snowball Cookies
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These festive snowball cookies are buttery, nutty, and rolled in powdered sugar for classic holiday charm, with a sweet twist of maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. They are perfect for Christmas dessert trays, cookie exchanges, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms.
  4. Stir in walnuts and maraschino cherries until evenly combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on prepared sheets.
  6. Bake 12–14 minutes, until set but not browned (bottoms lightly golden).
  7. Cool 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
  8. Cool completely and roll again for a snowy finish.

Notes

  • Toast nuts for enhanced flavor and crunch.
  • Dry cherries well to prevent sticky dough.
  • Double-roll in sugar, once warm and again once cool, for a perfect snowy coating.
  • Do not overbake; keep them pale and soft for the best melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Re-roll in sugar after thawing.

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