Description
These Winter Blizzard Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Buttery, nutty, and dipped in white chocolate, they are sure to bring joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decoration:
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, nuts, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Form and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Decorate: Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with holiday decorations. Allow chocolate to set.
Notes
- You can make these without nuts for a nut-free version—just increase the flour by 1/4 cup.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract along with the vanilla.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
