Description
Snowball Cookies are a holiday classic known for their delicate texture and buttery flavor. This easy recipe uses plant-based butter and a natural gelling agent to create melt-in-your-mouth treats with the perfect crumbly consistency. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy winter treats, these cookies are simple to make, customizable, and bring warmth and joy to any celebration.
Ingredients
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Cookies Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (natural), plus extra for coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend)
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent (such as pectin or agar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the plant-based butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar (natural), beating until the mixture is fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract (natural) and salt. Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour along with the natural gelling agent and mix until the dough just comes together.
- Add Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped nuts of your choice, mixing evenly without overworking the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop small portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden but the cookies remain light in color.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Once slightly cooled but still warm, gently roll the cookies in powdered sugar (natural) for the signature snowy look. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make shaping easier and help cookies hold their shape.
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for a smoother, lighter dough texture.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir just until combined to keep cookies tender.
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and golden bottoms.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar (natural) while still warm for better coating adherence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, plant-based butter cookies, holiday cookies, vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies
