Caramel-Almond Snowballs

05 Dec Caramel-Almond Snowballs

Hungry for the holidays? Then update your to-bake list because these caramel-almond snowball cookies are simple to make and easy to love.

Makes: 30-36 cookies

Cook Time: 20 minutes

What You Need:

Cookies:

• 1 cup finely chopped almonds
• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Toppings:

• Caramel for drizzling

How To Do It:

1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
2. Once preheated, toss chopped almonds on a baking sheet and roast them for 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in a large bowl.
4. Add flour to butter mixture in increments, mixing until combined after each addition. After, stir in the toasted almonds a little at a time.
5. Roll cookie dough into 1″ balls, placing them on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake until the bottom edges of the cookies begin to brown (about 15 minutes).
6. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. After, place them on a wire rack to completely cool.
7. Once cooled, drizzle your caramel of choice over the tops.

Preheat Your Oven.

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