GINGER-MACADAMIA NUT SNOWBALLS

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You'll go nuts over these ginger-spiced cookies, made with love and coated with sweet confectioners' sugar to look like snow. -Jenny Humphries, Ocean View, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in lemon zest and lemon extract. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Stir in macadamia nuts and ginger. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned., Roll warm cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks. When cooled, roll cookies again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts :

Nay Carrz
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These snowballs are a great way to use up leftover ginger and macadamia nuts.


TerriAnn White-Bowling
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I'm not sure what happened, but my snowballs turned out really flat. I think I might have used too much flour.


Chris Katrina
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These snowballs are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I love the way the ginger and macadamia nuts play off of each other.


Hasib Ahmed
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I love the way these snowballs look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Rana Ali Raza
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These snowballs are a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might try using a different recipe next time.


Prega Govinder
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I'm not a big fan of macadamia nuts, but I still enjoyed these snowballs. The ginger and white chocolate chips really make them special.


Bakhsh qali
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I made these snowballs for my kids' school party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them!


Varsha gimhani
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These snowballs are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I might try using a different flour next time.


Jetmal Singh
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I love how versatile these snowballs are. You can add different nuts, dried fruits, or spices to change up the flavor.


Ayan Al Ansar
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These snowballs are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


God Killer
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my snowballs turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


TheBadkidsofficial
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These snowballs are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the ginger flavor really shines through.


CarsWithTheBoys
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I had some trouble getting the snowballs to hold their shape. I think I might have added too much milk.


Zaki Sinaii
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These snowballs are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


asmaakter bd
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I still enjoyed these snowballs. The macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips really balance out the flavor.


Earnel Geoghagen
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I made these snowballs for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Nagib Berrekla
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These snowballs are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Gary Cee
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I love the combination of ginger and macadamia nuts in these snowballs. They are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Zeeshan Khattak
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These ginger macadamia nut snowballs are a delightful treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.