Description
Deliciously nutty and sweet, these snowball cookies are perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Mix in the chopped pistachios and cranberries.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling in confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Try adding chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg