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Gluten Free Snowballs

Gluten Free Snowballs: Buttery Melts for Holiday Cheer

Delightful Gluten Free Snowballs are buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday cheer and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 94
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, at room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Gluten-free variety
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour Brands like King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or go nut-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar with salt for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add pure vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add gluten free baking flour, mixing on low speed until dough comes together.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them spaced on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but tops remain pale.
  9. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar and transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and chill the dough to help cookies hold shape and flavors.

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