Description
Snowball Cookies are soft, crumbly treats made with plant-based butter, finely chopped walnuts, and natural powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies offer a tender texture and subtle nutty flavor, perfect for any season. Easily customizable with nuts or spices, they create a cozy, delightful experience whether shared or savored alone.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup natural powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by finely chopping the walnuts and measuring the dry ingredients. Soften the plant-based butter for easy mixing, and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get everything ready.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the plant-based butter with natural powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step ensures your cookies are tender and melt in your mouth.
- Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Stir in the vanilla extract (natural), salt, and natural gelling agent, then gradually add the all-purpose flour and chopped walnuts. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overwork the dough to keep it soft.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave enough space as they will retain their shape without spreading much.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for about 15-18 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes then roll them in natural powdered sugar for that signature snowball finish.
- Final Dusting: Once completely cooled, give them another gentle roll in natural powdered sugar to create a beautiful, snowy coating that melts away with every bite.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter to make creaming easier for a fluffier cookie base.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir until just combined to keep the tender texture intact.
- If the dough feels too soft, chilling it for 30 minutes helps maintain the shape.
- Finely chop nuts to ensure even distribution without overwhelming texture.
- Roll cookies twice in natural powdered sugar to ensure a perfect snowy appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, plant-based, walnut cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, natural sugar cookies, soft cookies, vegan cookies
