CHRISTMAS WALNUT SNOWBALLS

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When I see a holiday cookie platter, I usually grab the powdery snowball cookie first cuz it's my favorite. This was the recipe my grandma used for as long as I could remember, and I think they're the best I've had! I make them now, but yummy as they are, I must admit I enjoyed them much more when grandma was here to bake them for us.

Provided by Christmas Carol

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup soft butter (no substitutes)
1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together just until blended.
  • If it seems a bit dry, add the 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • Roll into approximately 1 inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375F for 20 minutes. Oven times may vary so checking your cookies after about 12 minutes or so may be necessary so your cookies do not overbake/This is the temp and time my grandmother had on the recipe but seeing as the temp is a bit high I would check them periodically.
  • When cookies are lukewarm, roll in powdered sugar.
  • When completely cooled, you can roll again in the powdered sugar for even sweeter and"snowier" cookies, if you like.
  • Note; If you prefer rum balls, you may add a tablespoon of rum {or more if you want really happy cookies} to the mixture before baking.

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