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Snowball Cookies

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Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it snow…. Snowball Cookies! This delicious holiday cookie recipe is buttery, sugar covered sweet and the perfect size to pop into your mouth! It’s a fabulous gift idea…I’m sharing a fun way to gift it too!  These little snowballs are a fun Santa snack idea that your kiddos will love to set up on Christmas Eve!  

These Snowball Cookies look like adorable mini snowballs! Fabulous DIY Christmas gift Idea and Santa Snack idea too! www.settingforfour.com


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We are expected to get 10 inches of snow the next two days so this Snowball Cookie recipe I’m sharing today is going to fit right into the winter snowstorm we are about to get here!

I found this adorable little snowflake pail at the Target dollar spot – it’s the perfect container to use if you give these as a holiday food gift! Wrap it all up in cellophane and you have one fun and yummy, quick DIY Christmas gift idea! 

You can find similar snowflake party favor pails here.

These Snowball Cookies look like adorable mini snowballs! Fabulous DIY Christmas gift Idea and Santa Snack idea too! www.settingforfour.com

These Snowball Cookies look like adorable mini snowballs! Fabulous DIY Christmas gift Idea and Santa Snack idea too! www.settingforfour.com

 ….or fill this mini pail with Snowball Cookies for Santa’s Christmas Eve snack! He’ll love these yummy little snowballs with his glass of milk don’t you think? 

These Snowball Cookies look like adorable mini snowballs! Fabulous DIY Christmas gift Idea and Santa Snack idea too! www.settingforfour.com 

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Snowball Cookies

A delicious buttery, sugar covered 'cookie' that looks like a mini snowball!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add flour and salt until dough comes together.
  • If dough is too soft chill so that it can be worked with your hands.
  • Scoop 1 tbsp balls of dough onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 7-8 minutes until bottoms are just slightly brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool several minutes.
  • Fill small bowl with powdered sugar.
  • While still warm, roll each cookie ball until covered with powdered sugar.
  • Place on rack to cool.
  • Roll again in powdered sugar if required.

Notes

Make these for DIY food gifts and fun Santa Snack idea!

These Snowball Cookies look like adorable mini snowballs! Fabulous DIY Christmas gift Idea and Santa Snack idea too! www.settingforfour.com


Be sure to visit the other talented bloggers joining in our Holiday Recipe hop today! You’ll find 3  more delicious recipes to make and pin for the holidays: 

See these 4 yummy Christmas recipes to celebrate the holidays! www.settingforfour.com 

Snowball Cookies by Setting for Four

Festive Pomegranate Mojitos by Satori Design for Living

Gingerbread Cookie Decorations by Kitchen Simplicity

Baked Goat Cheese & Bacon Spinach Dip by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

 

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heatherHeather is a Designer, True Color Expert® and proud military wife at Setting For Four Interiors. Heather offers online Interior Design and Paint Color Services. See all of our design tips & tricks on the blog and follow us on Instagram for more design and decor inspiration!

Comments

  1. Shauna says

    December 9, 2014 at 10:01 am

    These are such pretty little cookies! I make something similar with walnuts and they’re so delish! Love that snow bucket too!

    Reply
  2. Cheri | Kitchen Simplicity says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:14 am

    I love that you served these up in a little bucket. It looks like someone’s ready to start a snowball fight. And, such a delicious one too. 🙂

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 10, 2014 at 11:57 am

      LOL – it does look like a snowball fight about to begin!! Thanks for visiting Cheri!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    These look great Heather! So simple & festive! I just know my kids would looooove these!

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 10, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thanks Jo-Anna – your kiddos will love them I’m sure!

      Reply
  4. Sue Farmer says

    December 10, 2014 at 7:50 am

    The cookies look delish and love the little bucket!! Be safe with all that snow you are going to get!!

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 10, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Sue – we’ll be safe!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

    These are soooo pretty and by extension look so yummy. Great presentation.

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 10, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Lindsey!! They are yummy and pretty – I agree!

      Reply
  6. Ellora @ CreativelySouthern says

    December 13, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Can’t wait to try out this recipe with my daughter! These look yummy and the little bucket is the perfect touch! Pinning this!

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Oh great!! Have fun making these with your daughter Ellora!

      Reply
  7. Christine says

    December 16, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Very pretty cookies, that my girls and I are excited to make them. Thanks for sharing! Love your photos!

    Reply
  8. Kylie says

    November 14, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    These cookies look incredible! A quick question though, what temperature should the butter be when I start?

    Reply
    • SHypes says

      December 25, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      I had the same question! Should the butter be melted?

      Reply
      • heather says

        December 30, 2015 at 7:17 pm

        Hi!! No the butter should just be softened! Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
  9. Jen says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Great recipe! Can you tell me where you purchased the snowflake pail?

    Reply
    • heather says

      November 20, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Jen – it’s from Target!

      Reply
  10. Neringa says

    December 18, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Would it be okay if I would add a little almond extract with the vanilla? If so, how much would I need to add?

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 20, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      I’m not sure Neringa – I’ve never tried it with almond extract!

      Reply
    • Katherine Howland says

      November 15, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      I don’t think you should use both. Personally I use almond extract and chopped pecans in mine.

      Reply
      • Rei says

        December 13, 2016 at 11:31 pm

        Those are Mexican wedding cookies- aren’t they?

        Reply
  11. Eden Passante says

    October 24, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I love the presentation of these snowball cookies! Snack size sweet treats are so dangerous, but I can’t resist making this recipe during the holidays!

    Reply
    • heather says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:03 am

      Isn’t this a fun Santa snack idea Eden? Glad you like my recipe and presentation in the little snowflake pail! Have a beautiful day! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Starr says

    November 22, 2016 at 9:40 am

    We love these little cookies. I make them every year. Some with pecans and some without. We have 10 grandchildren and are lucky only one has nut allergies. Great post, Heather. Thanks

    Reply
  13. Jane Campbell says

    November 30, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    I love these cookies and make them every holiday season. Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  14. Nancy says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Have you ever put these in the freezer? Wasn’t sure how the powdered sugar would do.

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 13, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      No I haven’t Nancy! If you make a batch maybe put one or two in the freezer to test it out!!

      Reply
  15. Breanna says

    December 22, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Any recommendations on storage? Air tight container? I made these today and need to keep them tasty until Christmas!

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:51 am

      Hi Breanna – yes I think any air tight container will work – that’s how I store mine!

      Reply
  16. Sheila says

    October 12, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I think I’m going to try these with peppermint extract. Perfect for Christmas! Thank you ??

    Reply
  17. Lori Boyer says

    November 20, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    I was thinking of making these for my cookie exchange. How many does this recipe make? Thank you!

    Reply

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