Description
These festive strawberry snowball treats are the perfect winter dessert that sparkles with sweet charm. Creamy coconut and fresh strawberries create a delightful winter party snack your guests will adore.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup softened unsalted butter with ½ cup powdered sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and airy. Incorporate 2 teaspoons vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gradually fold 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt into the butter mixture. Gently mix in ½ cup finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Add ½ cup chopped pecans if your recipe includes nuts.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for exactly 30 minutes to help your cookies maintain their shape.
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the chilled dough into compact 1-inch round balls, spacing them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges. Your cookies should look slightly set but not dark.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This helps them firm up without overcooking.
- While still warm, gently roll each cookie in additional powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a classic snowball appearance.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies compact and round during baking.
- Crush strawberries finely to distribute flavor evenly and avoid large chunks that could disrupt cookie texture.
- Wear disposable gloves when rolling cookies in powdered sugar to keep your hands clean and ensure even coating.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend to maintain similar soft, crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg