Delicious Almond Snowball Cookies Made From Scratch
Delicious Almond Snowball Cookies Made From Scratch are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweetness and nutty flavor. These cookies are light and crumbly, melting in your mouth with each bite.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted to remove lumps.
- 1 cup Ground Almonds Finely ground for best results.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Also known as confectioners' sugar.
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Use quality extract for best flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt To balance sweetness.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar for Dusting For finishing the cookies.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball smooth and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with additional powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They taste even better the next day!