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Snowball Cookies

This beloved Christmas Cookie recipe is easy to make with a handful of pantry staples.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Western
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons pistachios finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F / 176C.
  • Use a food processor to finely chop the nuts and cranberries and then set them aside.
  • Combine a half-cup of the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt with an electric mixer.
  • Add the flour in two batches until combined, then use a spatula to stir in the nuts and cranberries.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls and place onto cookie sheet at least 1 inch apart. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool for at least 5 minutes, then roll each one in powdered sugar, allow to set another 5 minutes, then coat again.

Notes

  • Prefer to have chicken you can slice instead of shred? Then cook for a shorter amount of time.
  • Be sure to always check the internal temperature of your chicken with a meat thermometer. When the temperature reaches 165F / 74C, the chicken is cooked and safe to eat.
  • You can use chipotle paste instead of chipotle pepper flakes.
  • When reheating your Slow Cooker Enchiladas, you may want to add some extra enchilada sauce to help prevent the chicken from drying out. 
  • Slow Cookers and crockpots can cook at different temperatures. Check your make, model and consult the manual for recommended cooking times. 

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg