nutty orange snowballs

27 Pinches
Nekoosa, WI
Updated on Nov 28, 2013

Really good

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield Makes about 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

How To Make nutty orange snowballs

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl. combine butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extracts. Combine flour and salt gradually to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Shape into 3/4-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire rack and cool completely. Place remaining powdered sugar in a plastic bag. Add cookies a few at a time, and coat with powdered sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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