Best 3 Almond Snowball Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make holiday cookie, look no further than almond snowball cookies. These classic confections are made with a simple combination of butter, sugar, flour, and almonds, and they're rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet and snowy finish. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make perfect almond snowball cookies that will be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced and softened (1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Pulse the almonds and sugar in a food processor until very finely ground. Add the butter and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the dough off the inside of the bowl, if needed. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and pulse to combine. Add the flour and salt and pulse to make a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a large piece of waxed paper and roll into a log about 15 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the chilled dough into 1/2-inch pieces and roll by hand into balls. Space the cookies evenly on the prepared baking sheets and bake until slightly golden, rotating the sheets once, 15 to 20 minutes. Put the confectioners' sugar in a pie plate. Briefly cool the cookies on a rack, then gently toss in the confectioners' sugar until evenly coated. Return to rack, cool to room temperature, and then toss again in the confectioners' sugar.

ALMOND SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Make and share this Almond Snowball Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary in LA.

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced and softened
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Pulse the almonds and sugar in a food processor until very finely ground.
  • Add the butter and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Scrape the dough off the inside of the bowl,If needed.
  • Add the vanilla and almond extracts and pulse to combine.
  • Add flour and salt and pulse to make a soft dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a large piece of waxed paper and roll into a log about 15 inches long and 1 and 1/2 inches wide.
  • Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the chilled dough into 1/2 inch pieces and roll by hand into balls.
  • Space the cookies evenly on the prepated baking sheets until slightly golden, rotating the sheets once, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Put the confectioners sugar in a pie plate.
  • Briefly cool the cookies on a rack, then gently toss in the confectioner's sugar until evenly coated.
  • Return to rack, cool to room temperature and then toss again in the con- fectioners sugar.

ALMOND SNOWBALL COOKIES



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This is based on a Rachael Ray recipe. I've made them twice, and both times they've turned out perfectly. While they seem like a holiday cookie, they're nice any time of the year when you have a couple of egg whites to use up.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 egg whites
1 pinch kosher salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated is best)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
candied red cherries (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F; have ready a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat liner.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt together just until they form soft peaks, then sprinkle in the sugar and continue beating until peaks are stiff.
  • Add almond extract and give it a quick buzz with the beaters just to incorporate it.
  • Now, with a wooden spoon (or rubber spatula), stir in half the coconut; then the nutmeg; then the flour; then finally fold in the remaining coconut.
  • Using a scoop or just working with two spoons, form snowballs a couple of inches apart on your cookie sheets--I aim for about 10 and so keep them on one sheet; if you want more, you'll need more than one baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes (less time if you make small ones) or until the snowballs are just a light golden colour.
  • Remove from oven and, if desired, press half of a candied red cherry in the top; it looks pretty but it isn't necessary.
  • Remove to a cooling rack and let cool.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a food processor to grind the almonds until they are very fine.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, this will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • If you want to make the cookies even more festive, you can add some colored sprinkles to the powdered sugar before rolling the cookies in it.

Conclusion:

Almond snowball cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas cookie that is sure to be a hit with everyone. They are perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday parties. With their soft and chewy texture and delicate almond flavor, these cookies are sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious cookie to bake, give almond snowball cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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