Candy Cane Snowballs

Candy Cane Snowballs are a festive twist on traditional snowball cookies, adding a hint of peppermint flavor and a touch of holiday cheer.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Candy Cane Snowballs

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Holiday Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Crushed candy canes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the crushed candy canes.
6. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.