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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies

A tempting pile of freshly made cinnamon sugar snowball cookies coated in a thick layer of sugar and spice.
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Bake these delightful Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies for a festive treat. They are soft, buttery, and coated in a sweet cinnamon crunch that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional, omit for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This step helps achieve that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed until just combined. If using, mix in the chopped pecans. The dough will be soft.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are barely set and very lightly golden. Do not overbake; these are best when soft.
  7. While the cookies bake, prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, roll each one generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  10. Roll the cookies a second time in powdered sugar for the classic ‘snowball’ look, if desired.
  11. Place the finished cookies on a clean sheet to set the coating.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted.
  • If you skip the optional pecans, these become wonderful nut-free holiday baking treats.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and chill it for up to 3 days before baking.
  • See more of my favorite festive cookie recipes on our Pinterest account.

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