Best 2 Surprise Snowball Cookies Recipes

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Surprise snowball cookies are a delightful and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and tangy filling, and delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SURPRISE SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 cup + 1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 cup diced pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
24 chocolate Kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F In a bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup powdered sugar. Add egg and mix well, scraping sides of bowl. Add vanilla and salt and mix well. Add pecans and blend again. Finally add flour 1/2 cup at a time blending after each addition until all flour has been added. Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and flatten in your hand. Place a chocolate kiss in the center of flat dough and wrap dough around kiss. Once wrapped, gently roll in your hands to create a ball. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until a hint of golden. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, toss in a large plastic bag with 1 cup powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake well until all cookies are covered in powdered sugar. This may require multiple batches. Will keep in a sealed container for up to a week.

SNOWBALL SURPRISE COOKIES



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Keep the guests guessing until the big cake reveal! Use candy coating disks to tint the insides of these tender cookies pink and blue. Since these disks come in a variety of colors, you can also make the cookies to match any holiday or theme. -Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup each finely chopped pecans, walnuts and almonds, toasted
39 pink or blue candy coating disks

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. , Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Insert a candy disk into the center of each cookie, reshaping dough into a ball and covering disk completely., Bake 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks. Re-roll cookies if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips for Making Surprise Snowball Cookies:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the filling. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm. This will help the sugar stick to the cookies and give them a festive look.

Conclusion:

Surprise Snowball Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. They are perfect for parties, cookie exchanges, and gift-giving. With their sweet and creamy filling and their festive appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special holiday cookie recipe, give Surprise Snowball Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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