Description
Indulge in the joy of the holidays with our Christmas Snowball Cookies! These soft and buttery treats are packed with colorful M&Ms, offering a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for festive gatherings, these easy-to-make cookies can be customized to fit any holiday theme or personal preference. Whether you’re baking for a party, gifting to friends, or enjoying them at home, these cookies add a sweet touch to your celebrations. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have these delicious treats ready in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (slightly softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini M&Ms (any color)
- Additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually add flour and salt until the dough forms.
- Fold in mini M&Ms evenly into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
- Cool on the sheet for 5-10 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For an extra sweet touch, re-roll cookies in powdered sugar after cooling. Feel free to customize with different candies like chocolate chips or nuts. Prepare dough ahead of time and freeze for up to one month.