Holiday Snowball Cookies Recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth Holiday Snowball Cookies! These classic treats are incredibly easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. The buttery, melt-away texture combined with the sweet powdered sugar coating creates a festive and irresistible cookie experience. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delightful holiday delights!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 1022.4 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Holiday Snowball Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Nestl Toll House Holiday Morsels
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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How to Make Holiday Snowball Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Stir in 1 cup chocolate morsels and 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  5. Roll level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  6. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately sift 1 cup powdered sugar over the hot cookies while they are still on the baking sheets.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, gently sift another 1/2 cup powdered sugar over the cookies for an extra snowy coating.
  12. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

200g

Carbs

29g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Holiday Snowball Cookies?

Holiday Snowball Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Holiday Snowball Cookies?

Holiday Snowball Cookies has approximately 1022.4 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 107 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Holiday Snowball Cookies?

The key ingredients for Holiday Snowball Cookies are Butter, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Salt, All Purpose Flour, Nestl Toll House Holiday Morsels. See the full list with measurements above.

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