Grandma’s Snowball Cookies ❄️🍪

“My grandma used to hide these from us… and now I understand why. I ate 7 before they even cooled down. 😭✨”

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120 g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix: Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add flour, salt, and nuts. Stir until combined into a soft dough.
3. Shape: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
5. Coat: While warm, roll each cookie gently in powdered sugar. Cool completely and roll again for a perfect snowy finish.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
• They also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months!