Pistachio & Rosewater Snowball Cookies
Pistachio & Rosewater Snowball Cookies combine the nutty richness of pistachios with the delicate floral notes of rosewater, creating a truly enchanting treat. These cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a delightful texture and a sprinkle of powdered sugar that resembles fresh snow. With simple ingredients and easy techniques, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with this whimsical dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp rosewater
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and rosewater until combined.
- Sift together flour, chopped pistachios, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden at the edges but soft in the center.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar before cooling completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute chopped walnuts or pecans for pistachios. Chill dough for about 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.