Description
Almond snowballs are soft, buttery cookies made with ground almonds, butter, and flour. Once baked, they are generously rolled in powdered sugar, creating a delicate sweetness and their signature snowy appearance. These cookies are light, crumbly, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- Butter (150g, softened): Adds richness and creates a tender texture.
- Caster Sugar (50g): Sweetens the dough.
- Ground Almonds (100g): Provides a nutty flavor and crumbly texture.
- Plain Flour (150g): The base of the cookie dough.
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): Enhances the overall flavor.
- Powdered Sugar (for coating, about 100g): For the signature snowy look.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together using an electric hand whisk or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the vanilla and almonds
Stir in the vanilla extract and ground almonds, mixing until well combined.
Step 4: Incorporate the flour
Gradually add the plain flour and mix until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.
Step 5: Shape the cookies
Take small portions of dough and roll them into balls, about the size of a walnut. Place the balls on the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart.
Step 6: Bake the cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are just set and slightly golden on the bottom.
Step 7: Coat in powdered sugar
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them gently in powdered sugar while still warm. Place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Add a final dusting
Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker, snowy coating.