Sandy S Snowballs Recipe

These light and fluffy Sandy's Snowballs are a Kentucky classic! Unlike traditional snowball cookies, these delightful treats skip the sugar in the dough, relying on a delicate vanilla flavor and a generous dusting of powdered sugar for irresistible sweetness. A treasured recipe from a Kentucky cookie exchange, these cookies were a runaway hit—and they will be at your next gathering, too! Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 102.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sandy S Snowballs

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How to Make Sandy S Snowballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts recommended).
  6. Roll the dough into 30 small balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter).
  7. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the baking sheets and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
  10. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for an extra snowy coating.
  12. Store in an airtight container lined with wax paper for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

11g

Carbs

4g

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