Almond Snowball Cookies – Dessert for Two

December 9, 2025

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Unassumingly white fluffy little bites of vacation magic, these Almond Snowball Cookies are a must-make! They’re not too candy, and so they completely soften in your mouth. This recipe makes 1 dozen cookies, however it may be doubled.

Almond Snowball Cookies – Dessert for Two

If you happen to’re paying shut consideration, these are dangerously much like my Mexican Marriage ceremony Cookies. The one factor I alter in regards to the recipe is the nuts and a splash of almond extract. However the factor is, the unique recipe makes cookies which might be so meltingly tender, there isn’t any motive to steer too far off target!

I introduced an additional batch of those almond snowball cookies to the ice rink final week, and left them within the women locker room with a be aware that stated ‘incorporates almonds’ on high. They have been gone so rapidly, and the dad and mom have been asking for extra. My recipe makes simply 1 dozen cookies, however as a result of it doesn’t comprise eggs, it’s straightforward to double or triple this recipe.

Elements

Butter. One stick (113 grams) of unsalted butter that you’ve got softened at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
Sugar. One-third cup (65 grams) of granulated sugar. Sure, this doesn’t look like a lot sugar, however this recipe solely makes 1 dozen cookies. Plus, we’re rolling the cookies in powdered sugar after baking so as to add extra sweetness.
Vanilla. One full teaspoon of actual vanilla extract.
Almond Extract. A really small quantity (1/2 teaspoon) of almond extract brings a lot taste to the cookie dough.
Flour. One cup (125 grams) of all-purpose flour.
Salt. One-eighth teaspoon of salt.
Sliced Almonds. Seize a bag of sliced almonds from the shop, after which toast them in a dry skillet till they’re simply beginning to flip golden brown and so they scent very nutty and aromatic.
Powdered Sugar. We’ll roll the freshly baked almond snowball cookies in 1/2 cup (60 grams) of powdered sugar after they’re nonetheless heat.

Almond Snowball Cookies Tutorial

First, beat collectively the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Do that till fluffy, about 2 minutes complete.

Subsequent, evenly sprinkle the flour and salt. Beat once more simply till mixed. (Sure, this recipe actually has no baking soda or baking powder!)

Stir within the chopped toasted almond slices by hand.

Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 12 equal items. Roll them in your fingers to kind a ball, and evenly house them on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350-degrees F for 11-14 minutes. You’re searching for the sides of the cookies to only begin turning a golden brown.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, after which transfer them to a shallow bowl with the powdered sugar for dipping.

Make Forward Suggestions

These almond snowball cookies are nice in a cookie field as a result of the powdered sugar retains them contemporary for as much as 3 days.
You possibly can freeze the dough balls and bake thawed, including a couple of additional minutes to the bake time.
You possibly can freeze flat already-baked cookies which have been rolled in powdered sugar for as much as 3 months. Defrost at room temperature earlier than serving. If the cookies look a bit sparse on the powdered sugar, be happy to roll them once more simply earlier than serving.

Stack of almond snowball cookies with top one cut in half.

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