Almond Snowball Recipe

These almond snowball cookies are must-haves this holiday season! They are sweet and buttery and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are coated in powdered sugar for that snowball look, perfect for Christmas. Bring joy to your friends and family this holiday with these delightful homemade treats.

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To make these Christmas cookies, you will need slivered almonds, butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt. They are incredibly easy and quick to make, ready in just a few simple steps. Try making this recipe from Southern Living–I am sure you’ll instantly get addicted to these yummy treats once you try them.

Christmas Almond Snowball Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of slivered almonds (toasted and finely ground)
• 1 cup of butter (softened)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar (divided)
• 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

How to Make Almond Snowball Cookies

Step 1:

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add 1 cup of softened butter and whisk until creamy. Alternatively, you can use a bowl and a handheld mixer.

Step 2:

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3:

In a mixing bowl, add 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of slivered almonds. Mix to combine.

Step 4:

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Whisk until crumbly.

Step 5:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Get a small amount of the dough, then form it into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Make sure to space them apart.

Step 6:

Place the baking pan inside the oven and bake at 325F for 15 minutes.

Step 7:

Once done baking, place the cookies on a wire rack and let them cool for a little bit.

Step 8:

Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl. Roll each cookie in the powdered sugar to coat. Serve and enjoy!

Almond Snowball Recipe