These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies bring together the best winter flavors in one cozy, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Soft, buttery, rolled in powdered sugar, and filled with warm ground cinnamon, they taste like a cinnamon roll turned into a festive snowball cookie. With only a few simple pantry ingredients, these cookies bake up tender, crumbly, sweet, and perfectly spiced. Whether you’re making a holiday cookie tray, gifting boxes, or simply craving a cozy dessert, these cinnamon snowballs add instant holiday magic to every plate!
🧰 Equipment Needed
Mixing bowl
Electric mixer or whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Mixing spatula
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cooling rack
Small bowl for powdered sugar
🛒 Ingredients (English Only)
Dry Ingredients
2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
1 cup Powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Flavoring
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Dairy
1 cup Unsalted European-style butter, softened
Coating
Additional powdered sugar
Optional: A pinch of cinnamon for rolling
👩🍳 Directions (Form Steps Style)
Step 1 — Preheat & Prepare the Baking Sheet
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 — Cream Butter & Powdered Sugar
In a mixing bowl, add softened European butter and powdered sugar.
Beat until creamy, smooth, and fluffy.
This step creates the signature soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Step 3 — Add Vanilla Extract
Add vanilla extract.
Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4 — Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
All-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon
Salt
Step 5 — Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
Step 6 — Shape the Dough
Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough.
Roll into smooth balls using your hands.
Place onto the baking sheet (cookies will not spread).
Step 7 — Bake
Bake for 12–14 minutes.
Tops should stay pale; bottoms lightly golden.
Do not overbake — softness is key.
Step 8 — First Snowy Coating
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar
(mix with a pinch of cinnamon if you want extra flavor).
Place on a cooling rack.
Step 9 — Final Cinnamon Sugar Coat
Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for the perfect snowball finish.
Optional: Mix ½ teaspoon cinnamon into the sugar for a stronger cinnamon effect.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
Yield: 22–28 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12–14 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container up to 7 days.
Flavor deepens as cinnamon infuses the cookies.
Freezing Dough
Freeze unbaked dough balls for 2 months.
Bake from frozen: add 2 minutes.
Freezing Baked Cookies
Freeze before rolling in sugar.
Thaw, then roll in fresh powdered sugar.
Reheating
Not necessary.
If desired, microwave 5 seconds for a warm cinnamon effect.
🥄 Variations
- Extra Cinnamon Roll Snowballs
Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
- Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs
Add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Snowballs
Replace vanilla extract with vanilla bean paste.
- Churro Snowball Cookies
Roll in cinnamon + powdered sugar mixture for a churro-style finish.
- Cinnamon Almond Snowballs
Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional).
- Cinnamon Apple Snowballs
Add 1 tablespoon freeze-dried apple powder for apple-cinnamon flavor.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use regular butter instead of European butter?
Yes — but European butter gives a richer buttery flavor.
- Can I make these nut-free?
They are naturally nut-free unless nuts are added.
- Why did my powdered sugar melt?
Cookies were too hot — cool 2 minutes before rolling.
- Can I reduce the cinnamon?
Yes — use 1–2 teaspoons instead of 1 tablespoon for a mild flavor.
- Can I add more cinnamon?
Absolutely — increase up to 1½ tablespoons for extra spice.
- Why are my cookies crumbly?
Too much flour — spoon and level flour correctly.
- Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
- Can I chill the dough?
Optional — 10 minutes helps if dough feels too soft.
- Do they freeze well?
Yes — they freeze beautifully.
- What texture should they have?
Soft, tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth.
🏁 Conclusion
These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies capture the true flavor of holiday comfort — warm spice, buttery richness, and snowy sweetness all wrapped into one perfect bite. With their soft interior, gentle cinnamon aroma, and beautiful powdered sugar finish, they’re ideal for winter baking, holiday parties, or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and stunning on any dessert platter, these cookies bring sweet holiday magic with every bite. Once you try them, they’ll become a yearly tradition you’ll look forward to making again and again!
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Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, add softened European butter and powdered sugar.
- Beat until creamy, smooth, and fluffy.
- This step creates the signature soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- All-purpose flour
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
- Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough.
- Roll into smooth balls using your hands.
- Place onto the baking sheet (cookies will not spread).
- Bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Tops should stay pale; bottoms lightly golden.
- Do not overbake — softness is key.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
- Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar
- (mix with a pinch of cinnamon if you want extra flavor).
- Place on a cooling rack.
- Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for the perfect snowball finish.
- Optional: Mix ½ teaspoon cinnamon into the sugar for a stronger cinnamon effect.
Notes
Room Temperature Store in an airtight container up to 7 days. Flavor deepens as cinnamon infuses the cookies. Freezing Dough Freeze unbaked dough balls for 2 months. Bake from frozen: add 2 minutes. Freezing Baked Cookies Freeze before rolling in sugar. Thaw, then roll in fresh powdered sugar. Reheating Not necessary. If desired, microwave 5 seconds for a warm cinnamon effect. 🥄 Variations
1. Extra Cinnamon Roll Snowballs Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1 tablespoon brown sugar. 2. Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs Add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. 3. Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Snowballs Replace vanilla extract with vanilla bean paste. 4. Churro Snowball Cookies Roll in cinnamon + powdered sugar mixture for a churro-style finish. 5. Cinnamon Almond Snowballs Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional). 6. Cinnamon Apple Snowballs Add 1 tablespoon freeze-dried apple powder for apple-cinnamon flavor. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use regular butter instead of European butter? Yes — but European butter gives a richer buttery flavor. 2. Can I make these nut-free? They are naturally nut-free unless nuts are added. 3. Why did my powdered sugar melt? Cookies were too hot — cool 2 minutes before rolling. 4. Can I reduce the cinnamon? Yes — use 1–2 teaspoons instead of 1 tablespoon for a mild flavor. 5. Can I add more cinnamon? Absolutely — increase up to 1½ tablespoons for extra spice. 6. Why are my cookies crumbly? Too much flour — spoon and level flour correctly. 7. Can I make these gluten-free? Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. 8. Can I chill the dough? Optional — 10 minutes helps if dough feels too soft. 9. Do they freeze well? Yes — they freeze beautifully. 10. What texture should they have? Soft, tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth. 🏁 Conclusion These Cinnamon Sugar Snowball Cookies capture the true flavor of holiday comfort — warm spice, buttery richness, and snowy sweetness all wrapped into one perfect bite. With their soft interior, gentle cinnamon aroma, and beautiful powdered sugar finish, they’re ideal for winter baking, holiday parties, or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and stunning on any dessert platter, these cookies bring sweet holiday magic with every bite. Once you try them, they’ll become a yearly tradition you’ll look forward to making again and again!
