Description
Peppermint Snowball Cookies are the ultimate winter treat, combining buttery softness with a refreshing burst of peppermint, all dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. These melt-in-your-mouth delights are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Simple to prepare, they promise to elevate your cookie tray and impress your guests with their festive charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup ground pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground pecans, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared sheets, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just set but not browned. Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg