Description
Delightfully sweet and bursting with strawberry flavor, these festive snowball cookies are coated in powdered sugar for a dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour, salt, and crushed strawberries. Stir in nuts if desired.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Coat in Sugar: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then again once cooled.
- Serve: Perfect for holiday gatherings or as gifts!
Notes
- For a twist, substitute freeze-dried strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve with hot cocoa for an extra cozy holiday vibe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g