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air fryer snowball cookies

15-Minute Air Fryer Snowball Cookies: Perfectly Crisp Bites


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, buttery snowball cookies made easily in your air fryer. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holidays or anytime.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • Additional powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in flour, vanilla, salt, and nuts to form a dough.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls and place in air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then cool completely.
  7. Roll in powdered sugar again before serving.

Notes

  • Let cookies cool slightly before first sugar coating.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Double batch for larger gatherings.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: air fryer snowball cookies, easy holiday cookies, nutty cookies