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First Snow Cookies
There’s nothing more magical than enjoying the very first snow of a winter season. There’s a crispness to the air that’s unlike anything else. These homemade cookies embody the spirit of that first snow with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar on top for a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Bakery
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add the salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cake flour, and ground almonds and mix well. If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool.
- Put a few tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar in a bowl and roll the cookies in the sugar until fully coated. Place on a plate and serve.
