Description
Christmas Snowball Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that brings joy to every gathering. These soft, buttery cookies are studded with colorful mini M&Ms and dusted with powdered sugar, resembling snowy delights. Not only are they visually appealing, but their easy preparation makes them perfect for baking with family or gifting to friends. The combination of sweet chocolate and a melt-in-your-mouth texture makes these cookies an irresistible addition to your festive celebrations. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm beverage or shared on a cookie platter, they’re sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (slightly softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini M&Ms (any color)
- Additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the slightly softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a cohesive dough forms. Stir in the mini M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out balls of dough and place them on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5–10 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg