Imagine biting into a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that transports you to a magical winter landscape with every single crumb! These Almond Coffee Snow Balls are not just cookies - they're edible works of art that combine the rich, nutty essence of almonds with a delightful powdery exterior that resembles freshly fallen snow. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy afternoons, or when you simply want to treat yourself to something extraordinary, these cookies are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, uniform balls.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about
- 5 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden and the bottoms are just starting to turn pale brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- While still warm, carefully roll each cookie in powdered sugar, coating them completely. This will create the signature "snow ball" effect.
- Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for an extra thick, snowy coating.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this is crucial for achieving the right cookie texture.
- Use a light hand when mixing the dry ingredients to prevent tough cookies.
- For perfectly uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each portion.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar while they're still warm for the best coating.
- Don't overbake! The edges should be just lightly golden to maintain a tender texture.
- For extra flavor, you can add a hint of ground coffee to the dry ingredients for a subtle coffee twist.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup.
- Store in a single layer to maintain their beautiful powdered sugar coating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
