Snickerdoodle Balls

Some recipes come with a story, and sometimes that story starts with a beloved pet. For one family, the word “snickerdoodle” doesn’t just bring to mind a cinnamon-sugar cookie—it brings thoughts of a sweet Labradoodle named Sophie and the joyful collection of furry siblings who have become cherished members of the family. Just hearing the name is enough to spark a smile and a fond memory.

These Snickerdoodle Balls have a similar effect. Small, sweet, and impossible not to love, they’re packed with comforting flavors that feel familiar from the very first bite. Cinnamon and nutmeg provide the warm spice notes that make traditional snickerdoodles so irresistible, while dates, cashews, almonds, and coconut create a naturally sweet and satisfying base.

Best of all, these treats are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and require no baking at all. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack, a healthier dessert, or a quick energy boost when you need a little something sweet. Soft, chewy, and full of cozy flavor, these little bites of joy prove that sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that make us happiest.

Snickerdoodle Balls

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My husband and I have a “Labradoodle,” also known as a doodle, and her name is Paisley. My in-laws have her sister, whose name is Sophie, but we all call her Snickerdoodle. My sister-in-law and her husband adopted her brother, Hunter, who we call a string bean. This sounds silly, and it is, but whenever I hear the word snickerdoodle, I think of our three sweet little furry pups and can’t help but smile. You may feel the same way once you try these little balls of joy. Plus, they are healthy and full of whole, nutritious ingredients.

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 20 balls 1x
• Category: Desserts

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole raw cashews
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 10 ounces Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

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Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using a food processor fitted with the “S” blade, process the cashews, almonds, flaked coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until finely ground.
3. Add the dates and coconut extract and process until the dough becomes very sticky.
4. Using a small spring-loaded scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and roll it in your hands to form a smooth ball; repeat to make 20 balls.