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Ultimate Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies

A stack of freshly made cinnamon sugar snowball cookies coated in sugar and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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These buttery, bite-sized cinnamon sugar snowball cookies are a classic holiday treat. They have a soft, crumbly texture that truly melts in your mouth, finished with a sweet cinnamon crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling (plus extra if needed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for coating
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This step helps create the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain pale. You want them soft, not browned.
  7. While the cookies bake, prepare the coating mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the 1 cup of powdered sugar, the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and the 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. They must still be warm for the coating to adhere properly.
  9. In batches, gently roll the warm cookies in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are completely coated.
  10. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. For an extra thick coating, you can roll them a second time in the cinnamon sugar mixture once they are cool.

Notes

  • For the softest results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm.
  • If you prefer a nut-free version, skip adding pecans. These are delicious without them.
  • To achieve the best ‘melt in your mouth’ texture, use room temperature, very soft butter.
  • Store these buttery holiday cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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