Christmas Snowball Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the flour and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Continue mixing until a dough forms. Fold in M&M’s.

Step 4

Scoop out about 1.5 Tbsp of the dough (this tool helps), roll into a ball, and place on a cookie sheet. Repeat to form all cookies.

Step 5

Bake for 12-14 minutes, until bottoms are light brown. Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, or until they can be handled.

Step 6

Add 2 cups of powdered sugar to a shallow bowl and roll each cookie in it. Place rolled cookies on a cooling rack. Once cookies are fully cooled, roll in powdered sugar once more before serving.