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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies

Three delicious cinnamon sugar snowball cookies stacked, with the top one broken open showing the soft interior.
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Bake these buttery, soft Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies. They feature a tender texture and a sweet, spiced coating, making them a perfect, easy-to-make holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling (plus more if needed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for coating
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are barely set and the bottoms are lightly golden. They should remain pale.
  6. While the cookies bake, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon thoroughly.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  8. While the cookies are still warm, roll each one gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  9. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once completely cool, roll the cookies a second time, first in powdered sugar, then gently shaking off any excess. This creates the classic snowball look and texture.

Notes

  • For the softest, melt-in-your-mouth texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling into balls.
  • If your cookies seem dry after the first roll, you can lightly brush them with a tiny amount of melted butter before rolling them in the powdered sugar for the final coat.
  • Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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