GLUTEN-FREE SNOWBALLS

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No one will miss the flour in these crumbly, nutty gluten-free snowball cookies. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture will make them the hit of your cookie exchange. -Joan Sarge, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups potato starch
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the potato starch, cornstarch, xanthan gum and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks., Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely on wire racks. Reroll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

The Seeker
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These snowballs are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Hossin Iglise
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I made these snowballs for my gluten-free friend and she loved them! She said they were the best gluten-free cookies she's ever had.


Batsa Tetteh
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I still liked these snowballs. The glaze is what really makes them.


Ahmad Zahid
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I've made these snowballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're my go-to holiday cookie recipe.


Chinyere Donald
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These snowballs are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Stuart Williams
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still liked these snowballs. The glaze is what really makes them.


Sahil Shivji
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These snowballs are really good, but they're a lot of work. I'm not sure if I'll make them again.


Julian Coy
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I had some trouble getting the snowballs to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Nimco Halgan
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These snowballs are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Olivarez El Compositor Del Rancho
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I made these snowballs for my gluten-free friend and she loved them! She said they were the best gluten-free cookies she's ever had.


Aleksa Krsmanovic
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These snowballs are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.


Venkateswarlu Vatadi
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I still liked these snowballs. The glaze is what really makes them.


Sam zaky Saradim kennels
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I've made these snowballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're my go-to holiday cookie recipe.


Willy Jaguar
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These snowballs are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Ayon Ahmed
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I made these snowballs for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Ramiro Pando
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I followed the recipe exactly and the snowballs turned out perfect. They were light and fluffy, and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness.


Smart Mian
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These snowballs are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Sqxibzz
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I'm not gluten-free, but I made these snowballs for a friend who is. They were delicious!


JDRIFTS 95
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These gluten-free snowballs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.