Christmas Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the festive cheer with our delightful Christmas Snowball Cookies! These colorful, soft, and chewy treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Bursting with vibrant M&Ms and coated in a sweet powdered sugar blanket, they offer a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies are not only easy to whip up but also great for sharing. Prepare them ahead of time, as they freeze beautifully, making them a convenient addition to any holiday spread. Whether served on a decorative platter or gifted in charming bags, these cookies will surely bring joy to your festive celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (slightly softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (do NOT pack your powdered sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (do NOT pack your flour)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini M&Ms (any color)
- Additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt until combined; fold in mini M&Ms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until slightly golden on the bottoms.
- Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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