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Buttery Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies

A close-up of several soft cinnamon sugar snowball cookies, one of which has a bite taken out, revealing the crumbly interior.
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Bake these soft, buttery cookies rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. They are easy to make and melt in your mouth, making them a perfect holiday baking essential.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1 cup for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating mix)

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 powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into small, one-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about two inches between each ball.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are barely set and the bottoms are lightly golden. They should remain pale on top.
  6. While the cookies cool slightly (about 5 minutes), prepare the coating mixture. In a shallow dish, combine the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar, the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and the ground cinnamon. Whisk well.
  7. While the cookies are still warm, roll each one thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. The coating will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted.
  • You can substitute pecans for 1/2 cup of the flour if you want a classic snowball cookie variation, but this recipe focuses on the cinnamon sugar flavor.
  • Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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