Description
This easy Snowball Cookies recipe creates melt-in-your-mouth, crumbly, nutty-flavored cookies made with plant-based butter and a natural gelling agent. Perfect for sharing or indulging, these versatile cookies are simple to make and ideal for all ages with customizable variations to suit any preference.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup natural powdered sugar, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather plant-based butter, natural powdered sugar, flour, chopped nuts, vanilla extract (natural), natural gelling agent, and salt. Ensure the butter is softened and nuts are chopped evenly for consistent texture.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream the plant-based butter with half of the natural powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract (natural). Gradually add the flour, natural gelling agent, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts gently to keep the dough tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Take small spoonfuls of dough and roll gently between palms to form bite-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced slightly apart for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: When cookies are warm but slightly cooled, roll them in the remaining natural powdered sugar for the classic snowball appearance. Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for smooth mixing and dough consistency.
- Chop nuts evenly to avoid sharp pieces that affect cookie tenderness.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent toughness.
- Use fresh natural powdered sugar for dusting to avoid clumps.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar while slightly warm for better coating adherence.
- 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: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, vegan cookies, plant-based cookies, gluten-free cookies, nutty cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies
