Easy Nut Free Vegan Snowball Cookies
Who knew that five simple ingredients could make melt-in-your-mouth cookies? These Easy Nut-Free Vegan Snowball Cookies are soft, tender, and perfect for busy families. Allergy-friendly, school-safe, and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for lunchboxes, snacks, or easy baking on a weeknight.
Angela's Top Tip
Weigh your dry ingredients in grams with a scale for best results!
Ingredients
- 225 grams Plant Based Butter (unsalted)
- 65 grams Icing Sugar (to add to the cookie dough)
- 65 grams Icing Sugar (for coating the cookies)
- 280 grams All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add 225 grams Plant Based Butter (unsalted) to a mixing bowl and stir for a few minutes to soften.
- Add 65 grams Icing Sugar and 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste and mix until fully combined.
- Add 280 grams All Purpose Flour and Pinch Salt and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the lined baking tray.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll in the remaining 65 grams Icing Sugar, to coat completely.
- Serve immediately or let cool completely before storing.
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes approximately 30 small snowball cookies.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Flash-freeze raw dough balls on a baking tray, transfer to a resealable bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Gluten Free: swap all-purpose flour for your preferred gluten-free flour.
- Extra Tips:
- Don't overmix after adding flour to maintain soft, tender cookies.
- Roll evenly sized balls to ensure even baking.
- Double-coat in extra icing sugar for a "snowy" finish.
- Recommended Pairings: Thinking of making a cookie gifting box? This recipe pairs well with the following: Coconut Ice, White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, Orange Cranberry Biscotti, Vanilla Fudge, Candy Cane Shortbread.
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