Indulgent Irresistible Decadent Nutella Hazelnut Snowball Cookies
These Irresistible Decadent Nutella Hazelnut Snowball Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfect for the holiday season.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid using cake flour for best texture.
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For the cookie dough.
- 1 cup Nutella Opt for high-quality Nutella.
- 1/2 cup Chopped Hazelnuts Toast them lightly to enhance flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates overall flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For rolling.
Instructions
How to Make Irresistible Decadent Nutella Hazelnut Snowball Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add in Nutella and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, chopped hazelnuts, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough using a cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheets, allowing space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool briefly on baking sheets before rolling in powdered sugar.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle crushed hazelnuts or cocoa powder on top after rolling in powdered sugar.