Description
These Snowball Cookies offer a rich, nutty flavor paired with a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with plant-based butter and natural vanilla extract, this recipe creates tender, crumbly cookies perfectly dusted with natural powdered sugar. Ideal for any occasion, they bring a timeless treat with a fresh plant-based twist that’s easy to bake and sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 115g plant-based butter (cold)
- 100g natural powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 180g all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 100g chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the cold plant-based butter with 100g natural powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon of natural vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Gradually add 180g of all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) and 100g of finely chopped nuts, mixing gently just until combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls about one inch in diameter. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a subtle golden color without browning too much, to preserve their soft, crumbly texture.
- Dust and Cool: After baking, allow the cookies to cool slightly. Once cooled enough to handle, gently roll each cookie in natural powdered sugar to create the classic snowy coating, then let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use cold plant-based butter to maintain the shape and texture of the cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir only until ingredients are combined to avoid dense cookies.
- Finely chop the nuts so they blend well without overpowering texture.
- Once shaped, bake or refrigerate the dough promptly to keep its form.
- Dust with fresh natural powdered sugar for the best snowy finish and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, nutty cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, plant-based cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan cookies
