Here’s a delicious and festive recipe for Almond Snowball Cookies, perfect for Christmas! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar for that signature “snowball” look.
❄️ Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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3/4 cup finely chopped almonds (toasted for extra flavor, optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
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Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in chopped almonds. The dough will be thick.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Tops will not brown much.
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Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
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Once completely cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for that classic snowball finish.
🎄 Tips:
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Toast the almonds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor.
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Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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These freeze beautifully — freeze after baking, then roll in fresh powdered sugar before serving.