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Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

Parchment paper

1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 20 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 325°.

Step 2
Process almonds in a food processor 30 seconds or until finely ground.

Step 3
Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar, beating well. (Dough will be crumbly.)

Step 4
Combine flour, salt, and almonds; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended.

Step 5
Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Step 6
Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and cool 10 minutes. Roll cookies in 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Total: 1 hr 37 mins

 

 

 

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