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Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Treats

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Make these soft, buttery Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies. They feature a tender texture and are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix, making them a perfect, easy addition to your festive cookie trays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for texture)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. If using, mix in the chopped nuts.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain pale. Do not let them brown.
  6. While the cookies bake, prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the warm cookies to a wire rack to cool for another 5 minutes. They should still be warm, not hot.
  8. Roll each warm cookie ball completely in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  9. Place the coated cookies back on the wire rack to cool completely. As they cool, the coating will set.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, do not overbake the cookies. They should feel slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you prefer a thicker coating, you can roll the cookies twice—once while warm, and again after they have cooled completely.
  • If you skip the nuts, you create a softer, more classic snowball cookie base.

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