Description
A simple, stress-free recipe for tender 4-ingredient snowball cookies that are gluten-free and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soften the coconut oil at room temperature until scoopable.
- Cream the coconut oil and powdered sugar in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add the gluten-free flour gradually to form a soft dough, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped nuts gently with a spatula.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5–8 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar once cool.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, gluten-free cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, comforting treats