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Nutty Orange Snowballs

Name: Nutty Orange Snowballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 09, 2022

These nutty, buttery cookies will melt in your mouth, leaving just a trace of orange flavor. An old recipe from my mom in North Dakota, they used to be reserved only for weddings and special occasions. But they're great for Christmas because they look just like snowballs! —Judith Weidner, Spearfish, South Dakota

Nutty Orange Snowballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.

Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cookies, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Store in an airtight container.