Description
Snowball Cookies are a soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat made with plant-based butter and a natural gelling agent, delivering a sweet, buttery flavor with a tender texture. Perfect for festive occasions, gifting, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, these cookies offer a nostalgic melt-away goodness with wholesome, simple ingredients and versatile flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup natural powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream the plant-based butter with 1/2 cup natural powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the natural vanilla extract and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and natural gelling agent. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently until the dough holds together but remains soft.
- Add the Nuts: Fold in the finely chopped nuts evenly to incorporate the pleasant crunch in every bite.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough by hand into small, even balls about one inch in diameter. Place the balls spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden without browning the tops. Remove and let cool slightly before gently rolling each cookie in natural powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Use chilled plant-based butter to maintain dough consistency.
- Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Roll cookies uniformly for even baking.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote crisp edges.
- For an extra snowy effect, dust cookies with powdered sugar twice: once after baking and again when cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan cookies, melt-in-your-mouth, soft cookies, nut cookies, holiday cookies
