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🎄 Christmas Snowball Cookies 🎄

Sweet, buttery, and full of festive cheer, these Christmas Snowball Cookies are the perfect holiday treat! With a crumbly texture and a powdered sugar coating that resembles fresh snow, they’re made even more special by colorful Christmas M&Ms. These cookies are easy to make, visually stunning, and absolutely delicious—perfect for gifting or serving at holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Shallow bowl (for rolling cookies in powdered sugar)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Add M&Ms:
    Gently fold in the Christmas M&Ms until evenly distributed.
  • Form Cookies:
    Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  • Bake:
    Bake the cookies for 12–14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  • First Powdered Sugar Coating:
    Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes, then roll each one in 2 cups of confectioners' sugar while still warm. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Second Powdered Sugar Coating:
    Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll them again in the powdered sugar for a snowy, festive finish.

Notes

Custom Flavors: Substitute vanilla extract for almond extract if desired.
Chill Dough: If the dough feels sticky, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before shaping.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.