Almond Snowball Cookies
These Almond Snowball Cookies have a nutty flavor that is perfectly coated in powdered sugar. Made with only 6 simple ingredients, these easy cookies are ideal for holiday parties or gifting!
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The holidays wouldn’t feel complete without a batch of Almond Snowball Cookies in the kitchen.
I love how these little snowball-shaped cookies are the perfect balance of buttery and nutty, with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s one of those recipes I can always count on to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
They are also perfect for gifting along with my Pecan Snowball Cookies and Coconut Snowball Cookies!
Why I love this recipe
- I love how simple the ingredients are, yet they create such a delicious cookie.
- These cookies are perfect for holiday baking or sharing with friends as they are always a hit!
- The almond flavor is just right as it adds a subtle, comforting touch that I can’t get enough of.
- They are freezer-friendly, which makes them easy to prep ahead of time, perfect for busy holiday seasons.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- almond flour or extra fine almond meal
- powdered sugar
- unsalted butter
- almond extract
- salt
Step by step
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, if dough is too sticky to roll, add 1-3 more teaspoons of flour. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart.
- Bake 11-13 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn a golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar again to coat.
- Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Roll or dust with more powdered sugar once cooled if desired.
Tips for best results
- Be gentle when rolling the dough into balls; they are delicate!
- Use almond extract for the best flavor, but be careful not to overdo it – a little goes a long way.
- Don’t over-bake! Check the underside of the cookies to ensure they’re golden brown before removing them from the oven.
Variations
To get a little creative, add cocoa powder to the dough for chocolate almond snowballs, or replace almond extract with vanilla extract for a less intense flavor. For an extra holiday touch, roll the dough balls in a combo of powdered sugar and cinnamon!
Serving suggestions
- Serve these cookies on a Christmas cookie platter alongside other sweet treats like our mint chocolate crinkles, microwave pralines, or easy peanut brittle.
Storage
You can store these snowball cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, and they’ll stay soft and fresh. The powdered sugar coating will remain perfect as long as they are kept cool.
If you’d like to make them ahead of time, freezing is a great option! Just place the cookies in a freezer-safe container (affiliate link) or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve, thaw at room temperature and give them a fresh dusting of powdered sugar.
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Almond Snowball Cookies
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
These Almond Snowball Cookies have a nutty flavor that is perfectly coated in powdered sugar. Made with only 6 simple ingredients, these easy cookies are ideal for holiday parties or gifting!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar + 1/2 cup more for rolling and sprinkling on the cookies
- 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, if dough is too sticky to roll, add 1-3 more teaspoons of flour. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart.
- Bake 11-13 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn a golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar again to coat.
- Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Roll or dust with more powdered sugar once cooled if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 58.6 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.9 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Very good and welcomed gift
my favorite every Christmas!!
and…
how do you measure??
does a 1/2C. of almonds equal 1/2C. of flour?
It’s usually about a cup of almonds makes roughly 1 1/2 cups of flour Deborah! ~Melissa
how do you make almond flour??
Hi Deborah, you just need raw or blanched almonds and I put them in my Ninja and blend until it’s a fine powder! ~Melissa
I remember when my mother used to make the snowball cookies. they were always my favorite. Those Nutella cookies look good too. And chocolate peppermint…….. I want cookies for breakfast.