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Triple Nut Snowballs

Triple Nut Snowballs: Effortless Holiday Treats You’ll Love

Triple Nut Snowballs are delightful cookies with balanced nuttiness and minimal sweetness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can substitute with vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
For the Nuts
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews can replace with walnuts
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts can substitute with hazelnuts
  • 1 cup pecan halves can replace with almonds

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make Triple Nut Snowballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of confectioners' sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Gently mix in the almond extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and optional cinnamon. Gradually mix this into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  5. In a food processor, pulse the cashews, macadamia nuts, and pecans until finely ground. Fold this into the dough.
  6. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Once cooled for about 10 minutes, roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar twice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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