This post may contain affiliate links.Please read our disclosure policy.Unassumingly white fluffy little bites of holiday magic, these Almond Snowball Cookies are a must-make! They’re not too sweet, and they absolutely melt in your mouth.

This recipe makes 1 dozen cookies, but it can be doubled.If you’re paying close attention, these are dangerously similar to my Mexican Wedding Cookies.The only thing I change about the recipe is the nuts and a dash of almond extract.

But the thing is, the original recipe makes cookies that are so meltingly tender, there is no reason to steer too far off course! I brought an extra batch of these almond snowball cookies to the ice rink last week, and left them in the girls locker room with a note that said ‘contains almonds’ on top.They were gone so quickly, and the parents were asking for more.My recipe makes just 1 dozen cookies, but because it doesn’t contain eggs, it’s easy to double or triple this recipe.

Ingredients Butter.One stick (113 grams) of unsalted butter that you have softened at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.Sugar.

One-third cup (65 grams) of granulated sugar.Yes, this doesn’t seem like much sugar, but this recipe only makes 1 dozen cookies.Plus, we’re rolling the cookies in powdered sugar after baking to add more sweetness.

Vanilla.One full teaspoon of real vanilla extract.Almond Extract.

A very small amount (1/2 teaspoon) of almond extract brings so much flavor to t

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