Air Fryer Snowball Cookies
Description
Buttery air fryer snowball cookies with chopped pecans, rolled twice in powdered sugar. Just 6 ingredients, ready in 20 minutes, and perfect for holiday cookie trays.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus about 1 cup extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, or walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional add-ins
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Mini chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract. Add the flour, chopped pecans and kosher salt, and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. If the dough is too soft, chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 5 minutes. Line the basket with trimmed parchment paper.
- Air fry: Arrange the dough balls in a single layer with space between them. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Work in batches.
- First roll: Cool for 3–5 minutes, then gently roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Second roll: Cool completely on a wire rack, then roll in powdered sugar again.
Equipment
- Air fryer (basket or oven style)
- Parchment paper or perforated air fryer liners
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon), optional for even balls
- Shallow bowl for the powdered sugar
- Wire cooling rack
- Airtight container for storage
Notes
- Check early: Air fryers vary; check the first batch at 7 minutes.
- Oven method: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make ahead: Refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze baked cookies before the second sugar roll. Thaw, then roll in fresh powdered sugar.
- Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg