Orange Cardamom Snowball Cookies

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Orange Cardamom Snowball Cookies: Orange Cardamom Snowball Cookies: round snowball cookies thickly dusted with powdered…

Orange Cardamom Snowball Cookies: melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar. Makes 30 cookies in about 1.2 hours.

Prep 25 min

Cook 18 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 13 min

Yield 30 cookies

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Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)unsalted butter
9.0 tbsp (70.0 g)powdered sugar, for the main
2.0 cups (260.0 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (100.0 g)finely chopped toasted almonds
¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine salt
1.0 cup (110.0 g)powdered sugar, for the coating
1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)orange zest
¾ tsp (2.0 g)ground cardamom

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Instructions

Heat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two trays.
Beat butter and first 70 g powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in flavorings and any permitted additions.
Blend in flour, almonds and salt to create a soft dough. Scoop and roll into 30 small balls.
Bake 15–19 minutes until bottoms are just golden; cookies should remain pale on top.
Cool 5 minutes, toss warm cookies in half the 110 g coating sugar; cool fully then coat with the remaining sugar.
Store in a tin only when cold so the coating stays powdery.

Tips

Measure flour by weight; extra flour makes dense, dry cookies.
Chilled dough and parchment promote even geometry and prevent sticking.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make orange cardamom snowball cookies?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 30 cookies.

How should I store orange cardamom snowball cookies?

Room temperature airtight for 4–6 days; freeze plain baked cookies for longer storage.

Can I make orange cardamom snowball cookies ahead?

Yes. Room temperature airtight for 4–6 days; freeze plain baked cookies for longer storage.

Orange Cardamom Snowball Cookies: melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar. Makes 30 cookies in about 1.2 hours.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 30 servings this recipe makes.

122 Calories / serving

7.2g Fat

13.4g Carbs

1.6g Protein

6.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (30 servings): ~3660 cal · 216g fat · 402g carbs · 48g protein · 183g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.