Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Snowball Cookies! These buttery treats are infused with colorful mini M&Ms, making them a perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet chocolate surprise will have everyone reaching for seconds. Simple to prepare and customizable for any occasion, these cookies can be ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Whether it’s for cookie exchanges, family celebrations, or cozy nights at home, these cookies bring a cheerful touch to your dessert table. Plus, they freeze well, allowing you to enjoy this sweet treat anytime throughout the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini M&Ms (any color)
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt until combined. Fold in the mini M&Ms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until bottoms are slightly brown. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before rolling in additional powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg