Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies
Delight in these buttery Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies, perfectly coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend for a festive treat that’s crisp on the outside and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined and dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While cookies are still warm, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a festive twist, try adding finely chopped nuts or a hint of nutmeg to the dough before baking.
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