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The Ultimate Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies

A mound of freshly made cinnamon sugar snowball cookies coated in white sugar and cinnamon mix on a white plate.
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Bake these buttery, tender Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies for a festive treat. They melt in your mouth and feature a delicious cinnamon sugar coating instead of plain powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for initial rolling
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for final coating
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, for final coating

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. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into small, uniform 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 cookies remain pale. They should not brown.
  6. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  7. While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each cookie in the 1 cup of powdered sugar until lightly coated. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for the final coating.
  9. Once completely cool, roll each cookie again, this time thoroughly coating them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Place the finished Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies on a clean rack to set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm.
  • To achieve the double coating effect, ensure the first powdered sugar layer is fully set before rolling in the cinnamon sugar.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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