almond snowballs

Eden, NC
Updated on Dec 7, 2012

Another great cookie

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yield Makes about 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • cup parchment paper
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

How To Make almond snowballs

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 20 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
  • Step 2
    Process almonds in a food processor 30 seconds or until finely ground. 3. Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar, beating well. (Dough will be crumbly.)
  • Step 3
    Combine flour, salt, and almonds; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended.
  • Step 4
    Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and cool 10 minutes. Roll cookies in 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

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