I love holiday baking, especially when it’s super easy and doesn’t make a big mess. These Snowball Cookies are one of my favorite go-to treats when I want something sweet, simple, and festive. Guess what? You only need 4 ingredients, and there’s no butter or flour at all! That means these little cookies are also gluten-free and made in just one bowl how cool is that?
They’re sweet, soft, and rolled in powdered sugar, so they look like tiny snowballs. These are perfect for a cozy winter day, especially when you’re curled up with a cup of tea by the Christmas tree. 🎄🍵
Method (Detailed Instructions)
Mix it up
Start by grabbing a mixing bowl. Add 90 grams of ground almonds, 40 milliliters of honey, 1 egg white, and 10 grams of icing sugar into the bowl. Using a spoon or spatula, stir everything together. Keep mixing until all the ingredients combine into a smooth, soft dough. It may feel a little sticky at first, but that’s totally fine. The dough should be thick enough to hold its shape when you roll it into balls.
Shape the cookies
Once your dough is ready, it’s time to make the cookies! Use a small spoon to scoop out a portion of the dough. Roll it gently between your hands to form a ball. Try to make all the cookies the same size so they bake evenly. You should be able to make about six small cookies from this dough.
First sugar roll
Next, pour a little extra icing sugar into a small bowl or use a sifter. Roll each dough ball in the icing sugar until it’s fully coated. This step gives the cookies their snowy, wintery look. Make sure every part of the cookie is covered with sugar, but don’t press too hard you want to keep the round shape.
Bake
Line your baking tray with parchment paper (if you have it) or just place the cookies directly on the tray. Gently place the sugar-covered dough balls onto the tray, spacing them out a little. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (or 350°F) for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them they should stay light in color and just set on the outside.
Cool & roll again
Once the cookies are done baking, take them out of the oven and let them cool down completely on the tray. Don’t try to move them while they’re hot they’re soft and can break easily. After they’ve cooled, roll them in icing sugar one more time. This second coating makes them look even more like fluffy snowballs and adds a sweet finishing touch!
Necessary Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper (optional, but helpful!)
- Oven
- Sifter or small bowl for icing sugar
❄️ Snowball Cookies; 4 Ingredients, No Butter or Flour!
Cuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy6
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minutesIngredients
90g ground almonds (also called almond flour)
40ml honey
1 egg white
10g icing sugar (plus extra for rolling)
Directions
- Mix it up: In one bowl, add the ground almonds, honey, egg white, and icing sugar. Stir it all together until it becomes a soft dough.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out a bit of dough and roll it between your hands to form small balls.
- First sugar roll: Roll each ball in some icing sugar to give it that snowy look.
- Bake: Place them on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (or 350°F) for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool & roll again: Let the cookies cool down completely. Once they’re cool, roll them again in more icing sugar for that extra snowball shine!
Notes
- Don’t overbake: These cookies should stay soft inside. If they start turning brown, they’ve gone too far.
- Cool before second sugar roll: If you roll them in sugar while hot, the sugar will melt and disappear. Let them cool for that perfect snowball look.
- Use finely ground almonds: Coarse almond meal can make the cookies crumbly instead of soft.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy with a warm cup of tea, hot chocolate, or milk.
- Add them to a holiday cookie tray for guests.
- Try dipping half of each cookie in melted chocolate for a fun twist!
Fun Fact
Snowball cookies are loved in many countries and sometimes go by other names like “Mexican Wedding Cookies” or “Russian Tea Cakes” but most of those use butter and flour. This recipe is lighter and super easy for anyone to make!
Conclusion
These Snowball Cookies are so easy and fun to make, especially during the winter season. I love that they don’t need butter or flour, but still taste amazing! Whether you’re making a small batch for yourself or sharing them with friends, these little snowballs will make your day a bit sweeter. Happy baking! ☃️🍪
