Tea Cakes Snowballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
03 - 1 cup softened unsalted butter.
04 - 2 1/4 cups plain flour.
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 - Extra powdered sugar for coating.
07 - 3/4 cup nuts, finely chopped (walnuts, pecans, or almonds).

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 375°F and lay parchment paper on your baking sheets.
02 - Whip the butter with the sugar and vanilla until light and creamy. Add the salt and flour, mixing until combined.
03 - Fold the chopped nuts into the dough. If it's sticky, chill for a bit before shaping.
04 - Roll the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and arrange them on the prepared sheets.
05 - Pop them in the oven for 7-8 minutes until the bottoms look lightly golden.
06 - While warm, gently coat them in powdered sugar.
07 - Let them sit on a rack to cool all the way through.
08 - When totally cool, give them another roll in the powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - Keeps fresh for up to 4 days if made ahead.
02 - Swap out nuts for chocolate chips or toffee pieces if you'd like.
03 - Freezes wonderfully.

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