Italian Butterball Cookies
Italian Butterball Cookies are tender, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar.They feature finely chopped nuts for texture and flavor.Simple ingredients create an elegant, classic dessert.Perfect for holidays, weddings, and gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in finely chopped nuts evenly.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once fully cooled, roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Cookies are pale by design—do not overbake.
- Rolling twice in sugar enhances flavour and appearance.
- Finely chopped nuts give the best texture.
- Cookies firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container.