These Coconut Macadamia Snowballs are delightful Christmas cookies that combine the rich flavors of coconut and macadamia nuts. They are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields a batch of delicious cookies that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy them as a festive dessert or gift them in a decorative tin.
Easy Coconut Macadamia Snowballs Recipe
These snowballs are made with a buttery dough that incorporates shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts. After baking, they are rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and makes approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, and salt.
- Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Roll: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before rolling them in powdered sugar. Let them cool completely before rolling them again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
