WALNUT SNOWBALLS

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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Walnut     Winter     Pastry     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 38

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/4 cups walnuts, toasted, cooled
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
5 teaspoons brandy
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons flour mixture to processor; add walnuts. Process until walnuts are finely chopped.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and beat until well blended. Add egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla and beat to blend. Beat in flour mixture. Add walnut mixture; stir with spatula to blend. Using 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie, shape dough into balls; arrange on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
  • Bake cookies 12 minutes. Reverse sheets. Bake cookies until brown on bottom, cracked on top and just beginning to color, about 12 minutes longer. Sift remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar thickly over hot cookies and cool on sheets. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper at room temperature.)

sarah Howard
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These walnut snowballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. They're a great treat for a special occasion.


ITZFELIX 1
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I've been making these walnut snowballs for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


Mahdi Hussainy
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These walnut snowballs were a great success! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Wanjau Shishi
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I was so excited to try these walnut snowballs, but I was disappointed. They were too crumbly and didn't hold together well.


Alisha Kings
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These walnut snowballs were the perfect holiday treat. They were so festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Farooq Anwer Ali
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These walnut snowballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


4x Robi vai
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I love how easy these walnut snowballs are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time. They're also a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Angel Mays
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These walnut snowballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a great treat for a special occasion.


All birds and finch hobby no 1
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I've made these walnut snowballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Abdelrahman Essam
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These walnut snowballs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.