Description
These Cinnamon Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon — all without any nuts. A melt-in-your-mouth holiday favorite that’s simple to make, nut-free, and ideal for gifting or cozy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Extra powdered sugar and cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and cinnamon until combined.
- Add Flour: Stir in flour just until the dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to firm up.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool and Coat: Let cool 10 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for the best dough texture.
- Chill the dough so cookies hold their round shape.
- Roll while slightly warm so the sugar coating sticks better.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.
- Variation: Add orange zest or mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg