Can I make these cookies nut-free?

These cookies are made with a base of almond flour, so unfortunately they cannot be made nut-free.

Can these cookies be made vegan?

Yes! you can use plant-based butter as a substitute for regular butter.

Why is my dough too sticky?

If the dough warms up too much it may become too sticky to handle. If this is the case chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping it into balls.

Can I use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar?

Powdered sugar is best in this recipe to give the cookies a soft texture, however, you can use granulated sugar in the cookies if you prefer and powdered sugar to top the cookies.

Why did my cookies spread?

If your snowball cookies spread out too much it's likely because they have too much butter in them, or the dough is too soft. If you find the dough is too soft you can add a few extra tablespoons of almond flour to the dough and chill the dough in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before rolling into balls.

Almond Snowball Cookies

Name: Almond Snowball Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp almond extract; 2 cups almond flour; 1/4 tsp salt; Powdered sugar for rolling

Description

gluten-free and grain-free snowball cookies that come together in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
Powdered sugar for rolling

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and powdered sugar together for 1-2 minutes with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. (You can alternatively use a stand mixer.)
Add the vanilla and almond extract and mix together for another 30 seconds.
Gradually mix in the almond flour and salt using a large spoon or spatula until the dough comes together.
Roll into balls, about a half tablespoon per ball and place them on the cookie sheet about an inch apart.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are just starting to turn golden
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then gently roll them in additional powdered sugar while they are still warm. Once they have cooled completely, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy effect.

Bake 325 for 12-15 minutes

Notes

Storage: Store in a container on the countertop for up to a week.
Butter: For a dairy-free version, you can substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative.
Add-Ins: Feel free to customize the cookies with your favourite add-ins, like nuts, chocolate chips, or citrus zest

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 50
Sugar: 3.8g
Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g