Best Easy Snowballs Recipes

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SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Snowball cookies are buttery and nutty with an airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ¼ cups flour
¾ cup walnuts (finely chopped)
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (unsalted, softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, walnuts and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar with a mixer until creamy.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add flour mixture until combined.
  • Form dough into 1" balls and place on prepared pan.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom edges of cookies are lightly browned.
  • Cool a few minutes until you're able to handle the cookes. Roll in powdered sugar and place on a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY COCONUT SNOWBALLS



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My grandmother made these cheesecake-like bites for years. They store nicely in the refrigerator so you can keep them on hand for drop-in holiday guests.-Yvonne Schaney, Alliance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces white candy coating, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside. Pulse 3/4 cup coconut in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese and remaining butter; pulse until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; pulse until blended. Press into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours. , Microwave candy coating and shortening until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Using foil, lift coconut mixture out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 36 pieces. Taking a few pieces at a time, roll each into a ball; keep remaining pieces refrigerated., Using a toothpick, dip balls one at a time in melted coating mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in remaining coconut; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PEANUT BUTTER SNOWBALLS



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This recipe for peanut butter ball cookies is a nice change from the typical milk chocolate and peanut butter combination. I once prepared them for a bake sale at my granddaughter's school, and I've also put them in gift boxes to share with neighbors at Christmas. -Wanda Regula, Birmingham, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, peanut butter and butter. Chill in freezer for 30 minutes or until the mixture is easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. , Meanwhile, melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip each ball and place on waxed paper to harden. If desired, sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN MELTAWAYS



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This sweet, nutty pecan balls recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. -Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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