Description
Christmas Snowball Cookies are a festive delight that brings joy to any holiday gathering. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are filled with colorful mini M&Ms, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Perfect for busy bakers, this easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and allows for endless customization—swap out the M&Ms for your favorite candies or nuts! Plus, they freeze beautifully, so you can prepare them ahead of time and enjoy them throughout the holiday season. Gather your loved ones and create these delightful treats together, adding a personal touch to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
- 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
- Additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined. Fold in mini M&Ms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottoms. Cool on sheets for 5-10 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling 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: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. For variations, substitute M&Ms with chocolate chips or nuts. Chill the dough for easier handling if it's too soft.