Snowballs

Total Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened (no substitute)
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely choped

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
• 2 blend in orange peel and extracts.
• 3 combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• 4 stir in nuts. shape into 3/4-inch balls.
• 5 place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 350f for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
• 6 remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• 7 place remaining confectioners sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. add cookies a few at a time and shake to coat.
• 8 store in an airtight container.