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Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Treats

A pile of freshly baked cinnamon sugar snowball cookies coated heavily in sparkling sugar and cinnamon mix.
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Make these buttery, soft Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies. They feature a tender texture and are rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, making them a perfect, easy Christmas cookie recipe.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds the texture.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If using, mix in the chopped pecans. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are barely set and the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale for a soft cookie.
  7. While the cookies cool slightly, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon thoroughly.
  8. While the cookies are still warm (but cool enough to handle), roll each snowball cookie completely in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. The coating will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm.
  • If you prefer a heavier coating, you can roll the cookies twice: once while warm, and again after they have cooled completely.
  • This recipe makes a great alternative to traditional powdered sugar snowballs.

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