SNOWBALL COOKIES

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These are a long-standing family tradition at Christmas; it just wouldn't be Christmas without them! They are basically a shortbread-like cookie, rolled into balls and baked, then rolled in powdered sugar while still warm. Delicious!

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (stir to aerate before measuring)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
additional powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400* F.
  • Place flour and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a food processor, cream sugar and butter until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and flour mixture and process in pulses until well mixed into a smooth dough.
  • Form into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400* F for 10-12 minutes. Cookies should not get brown, so start checking on them after 8-9 minutes.
  • Roll hot cookies in additional powdered sugar and cool. Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired, while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 34.1, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5, Protein 1.9

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