Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies Recipe
Delight in these classic Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies, featuring a tender, buttery dough dusted with a fragrant cinnamon sugar coating. Perfectly baked to a light golden edge, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies bring a nostalgic holiday feel any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the spices.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for slight expansion during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until their edges just begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in a small bowl containing the granulated sugar and additional ground cinnamon, coating them evenly for that signature snowball appearance and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be lightly golden at the edges for a tender crumb.
- Rolling the cookies in cinnamon sugar while warm allows the coating to stick better.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
Keywords: cinnamon sugar cookies, snowball cookies, holiday cookies, butter cookies, cinnamon sugar coating
