I love airports. As soon as I enter an airport I feel excited, and it’s not only because I’m flying somewhere new and fun. Some days, me and my friend just go there to walk around. I know..we’re super cool, but it’s exciting people watching: seeing people with luggage about to go on their flights or waiting to meet with loved ones.
And last night, I was at the airport again, but this time not to people watch. My boyfriend came home for the holidays.
The night before he came back, he Skyped me telling me that I should make him cookies: lots and lots of cookies. He recommended at least 100. So here is my first batch out of many other cookie recipes. So if you aren’t already overwhelmed with cookie recipes, you will be after this week is over. I’ve already started on my second and third batch of cookies.
And since his gift to me coming back home was skiing tickets, I made him snowball cookies, as a prep for all the snow that we’re going to come into contact with later.
These cookies were great! Deliciously crumbly, and not too sweet, even my sweet hating mom liked them! I think I may make baking these cookies a new Christmas tradition.
Snowball Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and the 1/2 cup of icing sugar, and beat together until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add in the flour and pecans, and mix until just combined.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for around 15 minutes.
- Sift 1/3 cup of sugar into a medium bowl. While the cookies are still warm, roll in icing sugar. Let the cookies cool completely on wire racks, then roll in icing sugar again.
Margarita Larrazabal
These are my favorite… So simple, so classic, and just s delightful.
That Girl
Have fun with your boyfriend! Should make for a very nice holiday!
Joanne
Aww that's so exciting! Have fun!! And these cookies are perfect for pre and post skiing fuel!
Asmita
Absolutely delightful! Love these!
Abbe Odenwalder
Nothing better than snow ball cookies except maybe a boyfriend coming home! Have fun skiing!
Kristina
Aw that will be so fun! I'm still trying to coordinate a ski trip this year, and how perfect are these little snowballs 🙂 Have a great holiday!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I always hated airports, but you made a good point – I guess they can be interesting and fun sometimes. Love the cookies – snowballs are my favorite around the holidays 🙂
kumars kitchen
snowballs form a part of our cherished holiday memories…these look sensational,thanks 🙂
Kid Cultivation
I feel the same way about airports! Your snowballs look great. I keep thinking I might have to give them a try with sunflower seeds since my son can't have nuts. Or perhaps pepitas? Thanks for the inspiration!
Jessiker
Snowballs are always a great treat – and I see them on everyone's blog right now! Yours look so great!
yummychunklet
How cute! They look tasty.
Asmita
Lovely! Merry Christmas!
Laura Dembowski
I absolutely love cookies like this. So perfect for this time of year!
Val
I love cookies like these. Perfect holiday baking.
Catherine
Dear Cathleen, These cookies look wonderful! Stopping by from Marvelous Mondays. Have a very merry Christmas. Blessings, Catherine
Lynna
Aww!! I bet you two will have so much fun being together during the holidays! & I wouldn`t get sick of cookie recipes, so keep them coming! LOL
Kelly Anthony
Snowball cookies are one of my favorites to make during the holidays. This is a quick and simple recipe that is always loved by everyone.
atasteofmadness
Me too! Thanks Kelly 🙂
Anita
We make this all the time at home, it’s a classic for a reason. 🙂
atasteofmadness
Agree!!
Dolly @ Thrifty in the Kitchen
These look like they have way more ingredients than they do! Can’t wait to try them!
atasteofmadness
Right? Let me know if you give them a go 🙂
veenaazmanov
Looks soft and moist and super delicious. Cant wait to check this recipe out.
atasteofmadness
It’s one of my favourites 😉
Scarlet
Snowball cookies are a weakness of mine. I love the sweet nuttiness and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
atasteofmadness
Me too!! Thanks Scarlet 🙂