Snowball Cookies – Easy Buttery Melt-in-Your-Mouth Recipe

These classic Snowball Cookies are buttery, tender, and loaded with finely chopped nuts. Each cookie is baked until lightly golden, then rolled twice in powdered sugar for that irresistible snowy finish. They’re perfect for Christmas, holidays, cookie exchanges, or anytime you want a simple homemade treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans
• 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

2. Add the Dry Ingredients

Mix in the salt and gradually add the flour until a soft dough forms.

Fold in the finely chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

3. Shape the Cookies

Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch balls. You can also slightly flatten them if desired.

Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

4. Bake

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain fairly pale.

5. Roll in Powdered Sugar

While the cookies are still warm, carefully roll them in confectioners’ sugar.

Allow the cookies to cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar a second time for a beautiful snowy coating.

Final Thoughts

These Snowball Cookies are wonderfully simple, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Choose your favorite nuts—pecans, walnuts, or almonds—and enjoy a batch of these classic cookies with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.