Easy Snowball Christmas Cookies Recipe

Published Dec 18, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Simple Yummy Cooking via YouTube

Every Christmas, my Grandmother would always make snowball cookies for me and my siblings, and growing up, it has become my favorite treat! Now, it’s my turn to impress my family with my take on this classic dessert, and the best recipes to use in my opinion are those that are simple yet authentic, just like this one by Simple Yummy Cooking on YouTube.

This recipe is very easy to make and I’m sure that you can get this perfectly even on your first try, this is also a recipe that’s been passed down so it’s guaranteed that the flavor is familiar and nostalgic. If you also want to serve this as dessert for your party, then learn the steps to making this now, and watch the video tutorial now to learn how. Enjoy this dessert!

Ingredients for Snowball Cookies:

1 cup of butter, softened
1/3 cup of sugar
2 tsp of water
2 tsp of vanilla extract
2 cups of flour
1 cup of pecans, finely chopped
Powdered sugar

How to Make Snowball Cookies:

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar, then beat them until combined, add the water, vanilla, and flour, and keep beating until incorporated. Add the finely chopped pecans, then mix them until combined and crumbly consistency.

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Step 2

Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop out the mixture, roll it into a smooth ball, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper making sure to space them apart evenly.

Step 3

Place them in a preheated oven, then allow them to bake at 300°F for about 16 to 18 minutes, and let them cool completely. Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar until well coated, then let them chill in the fridge or serve immediately, and enjoy!