A buttery treat perfect for the holiday season! Fun and easy to make, snowballs are a great addition to any party, get-together, or even hangout!

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup of unsalted butter

1/2 cup of powdered sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups of flour

3/4 cup of finely chopped nuts

1/4 teaspoon of salt

Powdered sugar for rolling

RECIPE

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. In a large bowl blend butter, vanilla extract,
3. Add the flour, salt and finely chopped nuts (I used sliced almonds, but any nut will do). Mix together until combined and the dough starts to hold together.
4. Shape into 1-inch balls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. 
5. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set, but not turning brown. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different.
7. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl and gently roll your snowballs in it. If necessary, allow cookies with powdered sugar to cool for another 3-5 minutes and roll again.
8. Enjoy!

By Caroline McRoskey ‘29, Staff Writer 

29cmcroskey@montroseschool.org