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SNOWBALL COOKIES

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Holiday, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword SNOWBALL COOKIES
Servings 30
Buttery Spanish snowball cookies made with lard, wine, and powdered sugar. A festive favorite for your Christmas dessert table!

Ingredients

  • 500 grams white flour
  • 200 grams Iberian pork lard softened
  • 125 ml white wine
  • 90 grams powdered sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • Extra powdered sugar for rolling and dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together:

    • White flour
    • Powdered sugar
    • A pinch of salt
    • Mix until evenly combined.

    Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

    • Add the softened Iberian lard and white wine.
    • Mix with your hands until a smooth, compact dough ball forms.
    • Knead just until it holds together—don’t overwork it.

    Step 3: Roll the Dough

    • Lightly dust your surface with powdered sugar—not flour.
    • Roll out the dough to about ½-inch (1.25 cm) thickness. These cookies don’t rise much, so keep them thick.

    Step 4: Cut Out Cookies

    • Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles.
    • Re-roll scraps and cut more until all the dough is used.

    Step 5: Bake

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Place cookies on a lined or greased baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
    • (Watch closely—ovens vary!)

    Step 6: Coat in Powdered Sugar

    • While still warm, roll each cookie generously in powdered sugar.
    • Place on a wire rack to cool completely.

    Step 7: Dust Before Serving

    • Right before serving or gifting, give them another snowfall of powdered sugar for that classic festive look.