Enjoy these scrumptious gluten-free snowball cookies that melt in your mouth. Made with a special blend of gluten-free flours, these cookies are perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or following a gluten-free diet. They are also incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add the gluten-free flour and chopped pecans to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar until coated.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar once again for an extra snowy effect.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Snowball cookies are also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies.
The traditional recipe for snowball cookies contains wheat flour, but this version is gluten-free.
These cookies get their name from their round shape and powdered sugar coating, resembling snowballs.