The BEST Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies for the Holidays
Celebrate the holidays with these buttery, tangy cranberry orange snowball cookies, dusted with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and orange zest.
- Whisk flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
- Form dough into balls and place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Chill the dough for easier handling if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 20mg