nutty orange snowballs

Recipe by
Joanne Sarver
Nekoosa, WI

Really good

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For nutty orange snowballs

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 c
    powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped hazelnuts

How To Make nutty orange snowballs

  • 1
    In a large bowl. combine butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extracts. Combine flour and salt gradually to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Shape into 3/4-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire rack and cool completely. Place remaining powdered sugar in a plastic bag. Add cookies a few at a time, and coat with powdered sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.

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