Best 5 Dirty Snowball Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Dirty Snowball Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. These cookies have a rich chocolate dough, rolled in sweet coconut flakes, and topped with a generous helping of chopped pecans. The result is a cookie that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. The combination of chocolate and coconut creates a harmonious balance, while the pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a bake sale, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family. With three variations provided in the article, you can explore different flavor combinations to suit your preferences. Get ready to create a batch of these delicious Dirty Snowball Cookies and experience a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DIRTY SNOWBALLS



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Dirty Snowballs are soft-baked gluten free cookies with a nutty interior and a generous coating of powdered sugar.

Provided by Shay

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 Tbsp cold butter cut into cubes
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar (*divided)
2 eggs
1 Tbsp almond liqueur (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
1 1/2 cup Gluten Free Flour Blend with xanthan gum (I like Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour)
1 cup finely ground almond flour (I like Bob's Red Mill)
1 cup finely chopped unsalted pecans
1/2 tsp Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a mixer, combine the cold butter and ¾ cup powdered sugar.
  • Add eggs and almond liqueur or vanilla, mixing to combine.
  • Add the flour, then the almond flour, then the pecans and salt a little at a time so that it doesn't create a cloud of flour. Mix well to combine. Refrigerate your dough for about an hour.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or a measuring tablespoon scoop the cold dough and roll into a ball, place onto the lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 10-14 minutes, depending on how large your snowballs are. They will still be somewhat soft to the touch (but not doughy) and will not be browned on top at all when they are done. The bottom may be lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the cookie sheet.
  • Once they cookies are completely cool, put 1 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl and roll the cookies in the sugar to coat them evenly. Then they are ready to devour!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DIRTY SNOWBALLS



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I love this candy and make it every Christmas. If you are lucky enough to live near a Trader Joe's, their Candy Cane Joe-Joes in place of the Oreos are also a tasty change up.

Provided by quirkycook

Categories     Candy

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 dozen snowballs

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb Oreo cookies, finely crushed
1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, room temperature
1 lb white almond bark

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese and cookie crumbs. I use my hands for this. Mess, but easier than trying to use a spoon.
  • Let mixture cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Roll mixture into bite size balls and freeze for one hour.
  • Melt almond bark in a double boiler.
  • Dip frozen balls into almond bark and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze until bark is hardened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.8, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 716, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 46.2, Protein 10.3

DIRTY SNOWBALL



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Coffee, creme de menthe and Irish cream mingle in this shot that tastes like a chocolate mint candy.

Provided by embrcd

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Shot Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

⅓ (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger coffee flavored liqueur
⅓ (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger creme de menthe liqueur
⅓ (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish cream liqueur

Steps:

  • In a shot glass, combine the coffee liqueur, creme de menthe, and Irish cream liqueur. Drink all at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

SNOWBALLS II



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These are technically Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Teacakes, but my grandmother gave up on us calling them that years ago!

Provided by Lori Dehn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed
¼ cup finely crushed peppermint candy canes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream the butter with 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla. Mix in the flour, pecans, and salt. Roll about 1 tablespoon or so of dough into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bottoms are golden, about 15 minutes. Do not allow these cookies to get too brown: it's better to undercook them than to overcook them. While cookies are still hot, roll them in confectioners' sugar. Once they have cooled, roll them in confectioners' sugar once more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pecans or walnuts
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/4 ounces granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 325 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor, and process until finely ground or the texture of coarse cornmeal, 10 to 15 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in the flour and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, then reduce the speed to low and slowly mix in the flour mixture until combined, about 30 seconds. Roll the dough into balls (about 24 dough balls) and place about 1 1/2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden and the bottoms begin to brown, 18 minutes.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 20 minutes. Roll the cookies in the confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies. Always use fresh butter, eggs, and cream cheese.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set. Do not overbake the cookies, or they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar. This will help prevent the powdered sugar from melting.

Conclusion:

Dirty snowball cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, you can follow the tips above to make perfect dirty snowball cookies every time.

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