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Strawberry Snowball Cookies

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Strawberry Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a delicate strawberry flavor. Coated in powdered sugar, these pink-hued cookies are perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, or any time you want a festive and delightful dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60g) freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed into powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Coating:

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed (optional, for color and extra strawberry flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together.
  3. Shape the Cookies:
    • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Coating:
    • In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the optional crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a pink tint and added strawberry flavor.
  6. Coat the Cookies:
    • Roll the cooled cookies in the powdered sugar mixture until fully coated. For an extra layer of sweetness, roll the cookies a second time just before serving.
  7. Serve:
    • Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • If freeze-dried strawberries aren’t available, use strawberry powder or strawberry gelatin mix for flavor.
  • For a fun twist, drizzle with melted white chocolate or add a few drops of pink food coloring to the dough for more vibrant cookies.
  • These cookies freeze well. Freeze uncoated cookies for up to 2 months, and coat with powdered sugar after thawing.