How do you make Peppermint Snowballs?

Steps

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Mix 1/4 cup crushed candies and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; reserve.
  2. Shape dough by level measuring tablespoonfuls into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set but not brown.

Why do my snowball cookies go flat?

Why do my snowball cookies go flat? It is possible that you did not use enough powdered sugar when making the cookies. The powdered sugar helps the cookies hold their shape while baking. Otherwise, they will spread and go flat.

Can you freeze snowball cookie dough?

You betcha! Snowball cookies freeze really well. For the most part most cookies freeze well. Plus, once they make it to the freezer in the basement they are at least then off limits to me!

Why are my snowball cookies falling apart after baking?

Your cookies are probably falling apart because you didn’t chill the dough long enough. The cookie dough needs to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes. I always like to chill for a little longer.

How do you keep snowball cookies from crumbling?

I chilled the dough after mixing, but I found that made the dough brittle and difficult to form into balls—they kept falling apart in my hands. So I scooped level tablespoons of the softened dough, gently rolled them into balls, and froze them for 10 minutes before baking.

How long do you cook snowball cookies?

Bake 16-18 minutes or until very lightly browned. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes; transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Place powdered sugar into shallow bowl; roll cooled cookies in sugar to coat. Store in airtight container.

How long will snowball cookies stay fresh?

Snowball cookies last for at least four days in the pantry, stored in the paper bag, and up to two weeks in the fridge, tightly covered or in a zippered bag.

How do you store snowball cookies?

How to Store Snowball Cookies. These cookies will last up to 3 days at room temperature, in a sealed container. You can get 2 weeks out of them if stored in the refrigerator. And, if you are good at planning ahead, you can get these made 6 months ahead of time if storing them in the freezer.