Christmas Snowball Cookies – Classic Holiday Treat

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 2 ⅞ large egg yolks
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ teaspoon baking powder
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • 2 ⅞ cups powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Knead until a smooth dough forms.

2. 2

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.

4. 4

   Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar until fully coated.