NUTTY ORANGE SNOWBALLS

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These nutty, buttery cookies will melt in your mouth, leaving just a trace of orange flavor. An old recipe from my mom in North Dakota, they used to be reserved only for weddings and special occasions. But they're great for Christmas because they look just like snowballs! -Judith Weidner, Spearfish, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts., Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cookies, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Store in an airtight container.

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Hameed sial

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.

Muntazir Hafeez

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I'm not a huge fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering.

zash 3

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These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're sure to impress your friends and family.

DULNITH SUBASINGHE

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I love the combination of orange and walnuts in these cookies. It's a unique and delicious flavor.

Spark Gamer

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.

Lokendra Chapagain

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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Mahendra singh Tharu

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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.

Wondimu Dansa

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I've tried several different recipes for Nutty Orange Snowballs, and this one is by far the best. The cookies are always moist and flavorful.

Sh- In√†m

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These cookies are always a hit at my holiday parties. They're so festive and delicious.

Rana Hashim

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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.

paul collins

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These cookies were delicious! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The walnuts added a nice crunch.

Abhinash kumar Yadav

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I've made these Nutty Orange Snowballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and nutty.