Cranberry Pistachio Snowball Cookies

Instructions

In a large add the butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer blend them together for about 3-5 minutes until light and creamy.

Add salt and vanilla extract and continue mixing until combined.

Gradually incorporate the flour.

Add chopped pistachios and cranberries and mix to incorporate.

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line a baking sheets with parchment paper.

Take about a spoon of dough and roll into a ball.

Place the dough balls into the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for about 12-13 minutes, until slightly browned. Make sure you do not overbake otherwise the cookies could crack.

Let the cookies cool on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes.

Place 1/2 cup powdered sugar into a bowl. While still a bit warm roll the balls in powdered sugar.

Let them cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again if necessary.

Dessert