Coconut Snowballs
Coconut Snowballs are delightfully soft and chewy treats that are rolled in sweet coconut flakes. They're not heavy or overly sweet, and they're a perfect winter or holiday dessert.
Ingredients
For the Snowballs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
For Rolling
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the shredded sweetened coconut.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll it into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the additional shredded sweetened coconut and powdered sugar.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, roll each one in the coconut and powdered sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the Coconut Snowballs on a serving platter and enjoy!