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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies: The Ultimate Buttery Twist on the Holiday Classic

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Skip the messy powdered sugar and embrace a warm, spiced crust. These buttery snowball cookies deliver the soft, melt-away texture you crave, making them a standout for any festive cookie exchange or winter dessert tray.

Ingredients

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

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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If using, stir in the chopped nuts. Do not overmix.
  4. Scoop the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Keep them slightly spaced apart.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should remain pale; do not let them brown. They will look slightly underbaked, which helps achieve the soft crumb.
  6. While the cookies bake, prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This step is crucial for maintaining the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  8. While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  9. Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. For a thicker coating, you can roll them a second time once they are slightly cooled but still warm inside.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth cookies, make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted.
  • If you skip the nuts, you will achieve a softer, more classic snowball cookie crumb.
  • These cookies are excellent for holiday baking and cookie exchange events.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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