Another favorite Christmas cookie recipe is this one for Snowball Cookies. They’re super easy to make, very delicious, and they stay fresh for several weeks. A great recipe if you plan on mailing some of your cookies to family or friends. A Christmas favorite at my house!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup powdered sugar – 1/2 tspn salt – 1 cup butter, softened – 1 tspn vanilla – 2 1/4 cups flour – 1/2 cup chopped pecans – additional powdered sugar
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fully mixed. Add flour with salt to creamed mixture, blend thoroughly. Add nuts and mix well. Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400F. Shape into 1-inch balls and bake 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool, then roll in additional powdered sugar.
These look great on a holiday cookie tray, and taste even better!