🎉 Introduction
If you love warm, cozy winter flavors, these Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies will become your new holiday obsession. Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar — they taste like a cross between a snickerdoodle and a classic snowball. They’re comforting, festive, and filled with the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and sweet winter spice.
Unlike traditional snowballs coated only in powdered sugar, these cookies get an extra holiday twist: a warm cinnamon coating that makes each bite sweet, aromatic, and irresistible. They’re perfect for Christmas cookie boxes, gifting, holiday parties, or simply baking on a cold December night.
If you want a cookie that’s simple yet magical, this recipe is everything.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Small bowl for cinnamon sugar
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dough + rolling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon coating)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dairy
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and light.
Step 3: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Step 4: Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 5: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon to create the cinnamon coating.
Step 6: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into small balls.
Step 7: Roll each dough ball lightly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Step 8: Place the dough balls onto the baking sheet.
Step 9: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Step 10: Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar for the snowball finish.
Step 11: Roll again in more cinnamon sugar for extra flavor and sparkle.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 20–24 cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–25 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container for 1 week.
Freezer
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating
No reheating needed — snowballs are served at room temperature.
🥄 Variations
⭐ Snickerdoodle Snowballs
Add ½ teaspoon cream of tartar.
⭐ Brown Sugar Snowballs
Replace powdered sugar with ½ cup brown sugar for deeper flavor.
⭐ Cinnamon Pecan Snowballs
Add ½ cup finely chopped pecans.
⭐ Vanilla Spice Snowballs
Add nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth.
⭐ Chocolate Cinnamon Snowballs
Mix in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes — refrigerate up to 24 hours.
2. Can I skip the powdered sugar?
You can, but they won’t have the snowball look.
3. Why are my cookies dry?
Too much flour — measure by spooning and leveling.
4. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, reduce added salt.
5. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze dough balls for up to 2 months.
6. Do these taste like snickerdoodles?
Yes — but more buttery and melt-in-your-mouth.
7. Can I double the cinnamon?
Absolutely — adjust to taste.
8. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
9. Can I use brown sugar instead of granulated?
Yes — it adds caramel flavor.
10. Can kids help?
Yes — rolling in cinnamon sugar is fun and easy.
🏁 Conclusion
These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are the perfect blend of cozy cinnamon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth winter magic. Their soft, buttery texture and snowy cinnamon coating make them beautiful, festive, and unforgettable. They’re easy enough for beginners and delicious enough to become a yearly tradition.
Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies – Sweet, Cozy & Perfect for Christmas
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Room Temperature Store in an airtight container for 1 week. Freezer Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheating No reheating needed — snowballs are served at room temperature. 🥄 Variations
⭐ Snickerdoodle Snowballs Add ½ teaspoon cream of tartar. ⭐ Brown Sugar Snowballs Replace powdered sugar with ½ cup brown sugar for deeper flavor. ⭐ Cinnamon Pecan Snowballs Add ½ cup finely chopped pecans. ⭐ Vanilla Spice Snowballs Add nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth. ⭐ Chocolate Cinnamon Snowballs Mix in ½ cup mini chocolate chips. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I make the dough ahead? Yes — refrigerate up to 24 hours. 2. Can I skip the powdered sugar? You can, but they won’t have the snowball look. 3. Why are my cookies dry? Too much flour — measure by spooning and leveling. 4. Can I use salted butter? Yes, reduce added salt. 5. Can I freeze the dough? Yes — freeze dough balls for up to 2 months. 6. Do these taste like snickerdoodles? Yes — but more buttery and melt-in-your-mouth. 7. Can I double the cinnamon? Absolutely — adjust to taste. 8. Can I make them gluten-free? Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. 9. Can I use brown sugar instead of granulated? Yes — it adds caramel flavor. 10. Can kids help? Yes — rolling in cinnamon sugar is fun and easy. 🏁 Conclusion These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies are the perfect blend of cozy cinnamon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth winter magic. Their soft, buttery texture and snowy cinnamon coating make them beautiful, festive, and unforgettable. They’re easy enough for beginners and delicious enough to become a yearly tradition.
