Description
Deliciously sweet and coconutty, these snowball cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For added flavor, consider using toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg