Baking · Snowball cookies
Almond Snowball Cookies
Powdered sugar sweetens the dough and gives the finished cookies their soft white coating. Finely chopped almonds add a delicate crunch without overwhelming the small rounded cookies.
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- Total
- 60 min
- Active
- 15 min
- Servings
- Calories
- 123 cal / serving
- Difficulty
- Medium
Ingredients · 16 servings
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
Woodstock Organic Powdered Sugar - 16 oz16 OZ · $6.60 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
King Arthur All Purpose Flour - 2 2 #2 # · $6.67 - 1/2 cup raw almonds, finely chopped
Woodstock Organic Raw Almonds - 7.5 oz7.5 OZ · $9.06 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine saltpantry staple
Checked items are in your order. Amounts scale with servings; products are sold as whole packages.
Steps
Prepare the dough
Heat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Beat butter with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, vanilla and salt for 2 minutes until smooth.
⏱ 2 min
Add flour and almonds
Stir in flour and almonds until a soft dough comes together. Chill for 10 minutes to make shaping easier; do not taste the raw flour dough.
⏱ 10 min
Shape small rounds
Roll into 16 equal balls about 1 inch across. Set 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet, keeping their size even for consistent baking.
Bake until set
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops look dry and set. These cookies stay pale; extend baking if the centers still look wet.
⏱ 18–20 min
Coat and cool
Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and roll again in any leftover coating sugar before serving.
⏱ 5 min⏱ 10 min
Nutrition per serving estimated
1 serving = 1 small cookie
- Calories
- 123
- Protein
- 1.9 g
- Carbs
- 12 g
- Fat
- 7.6 g
- Fiber
- 0.8 g
- Sugar
- 5.6 g
- Sodium
- 37 mg
Estimated from package nutrition labels and USDA FoodData Central values. Actual values vary.
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Read recipe →Tips and substitutions
Finely chop almonds so large pieces do not split the small dough balls.
The first warm coating melts slightly; the second gives a more visible snowy finish.
For a nut-free variation omit almonds and add 2 tablespoons flour, checking every ingredient label for your needs.
Firm dairy-free baking sticks can replace butter. A labeled gluten-free flour blend can replace wheat flour, though the balls may be more fragile.
Storage, serving and make-ahead
Storage
Cool completely and store airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze uncoated baked cookies for up to 1 month, then thaw and coat before serving.
Serving suggestions
Arrange on a small baking platter after their second sugar coating. Serve with tea or coffee and napkins for the loose powdered sugar.
Make ahead
Shape dough balls up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate covered at 40°F (4°C) or below. Bake until set, allowing extra time for cold dough, and coat after baking.
Allergens and product labels
Contains: wheat, milk, almonds.
Check each product label for allergen details.
Questions about this recipe
Why roll the cookies in sugar twice?
The first coating adheres to the warm surface and partly melts. A second coating after cooling leaves the familiar powdery finish.
What is mixed into the powdered sugar?
The package lists cane sugar and corn starch. Check your package label if you need to avoid corn or are using another powdered sugar.
About this recipe
Estimates use package labels and USDA data; actual values vary.
By Akechi · Published .
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