Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies Recipe
These Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavor. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are coated in powdered sugar, resembling little snowballs. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time of year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar (for the dough)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Dried Cranberries
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour / Plain Flour
Coating:
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (to coat the baked cookies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine butter and powdered sugar, then add vanilla and salt. Mix in flour and orange zest, then add cranberries and form a dough.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate until firm.
- Form Cookies: Roll chilled dough into balls and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.
- Coat Cookies: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then coat again once cooled for snowy finish.
- Serve: Enjoy these delightful Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies!
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies, Snowball Cookies Recipe, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Baking
