INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
2. Add Flour and Nuts:
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined. Fold in the finely chopped nuts of your choice – pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch.
3. Shape the Cookies:
- Roll out tiny amounts of the dough into bite-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, allowing some space between each cookie.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are gently browned, in a preheated oven. Avoid overbaking; the idea is to produce a delicate, sensitive texture.
5. Coat in Powdered Sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes. While they are still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar until fully coated. This step imparts the characteristic “snowball” appearance.
6. Second Coating (Optional):
- For an extra snowy effect, you can give the cookies a second coating of powdered sugar once they have cooled completely.
7. Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange your Snowball Cookies on a festive platter and delight in the irresistible combination of buttery cookie goodness, crunchy nuts, and the sweetness of powdered sugar.
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