Description
Cinnamon Caramel Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery cookie goodness with a rich caramel center, all dusted in powdered sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual coffee dates. Their warm cinnamon flavor and irresistible sweetness make them a must-try dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft. Allow cooling on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once completely cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg