ALMOND SHORTBREAD SNOWBALLS
Ya know those great shortbread cookies that they sell in the metal tins at Christmas time that everyone eats first? Well these are a ton better than those! The toasting almonds make your home smell amazing and the flavor of the finished cookie is ohhhh so good.
Provided by Tamara Bonneru
Categories Cookies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Bake almonds in a single layer in shallow pan 6 minutes or til toasted and fragrant, stir once half way through. Cool completely. Reduce oven to 325.
- 2. Process almonds in food processor until finely ground. About 30 seconds.
- 3. Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat well. Dough should be crumbly but if it's not, don't worry about it. It's likely due to your altitude and will be crumbly after the next step.
- 4. Combine flour, salt and almonds: gradually add to butter mixture. Beating until well blended. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- 5. Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Cool 10 minutes more and roll in 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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Stella Mashaba
[email protected]These cookies were a complete waste of time and ingredients. I'm never making them again.
dhristina Khadgi
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out like hockey pucks. Maybe I'll try a different recipe next time.
islamic informative
[email protected]These cookies are an abomination. They should be banned from the internet.
Kadence Carrigan
[email protected]These cookies are the worst thing I've ever tasted. I would not recommend them to anyone.
Beverley Moorehouse
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they've always been a disaster. I'm giving up on this recipe.
Jolito Bonilla
[email protected]These cookies were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out very well. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
MD.Hasibul Hasan
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear.
Shokat Hayat
[email protected]The cookies were a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Abbey crozier
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Veeke Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of almond-flavored desserts, but these snowballs were surprisingly good. The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Ese Michael
[email protected]These snowballs are so delicious and festive. They're perfect for any holiday party.
Subas Gaha
[email protected]I love how simple these cookies are to make. They're perfect for when I'm short on time.
Noah Childers
[email protected]These are my go-to cookies for Christmas baking. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Riaz Ahmed Kashir
[email protected]I've made these snowballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Isihaq Donzo
[email protected]These were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!
Likhona Likhona petarson
[email protected]The almond flavor really shines through in these cookies. They're perfect for the holidays!
Md Sumon Hosen
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the snowballs turned out amazing! My family loved them. So easy to make too!
Nassimbwa Primrose
[email protected]These almond shortbread snowballs were a delightful treat! The texture was perfect - crumbly and buttery, with a slight crunch from the almonds. The powdered sugar coating added a touch of sweetness and elegance. They were so addictive, it was hard t