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Snowball Cookies with Coconut and Cream Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delightful Snowball Cookie recipe offers a soft, buttery cookie base topped with a creamy coconut frosting and rolled in shredded coconut, creating a festive and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. With a tender texture and sweet coconut flavor, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Coconut Frosting and Topping

  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients and Combine: Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the Greek yogurt, mixing gently to form the dough.
  4. Shape Cookies: Flour a surface and roll out the cookie dough. Use the top of a jar or a biscuit cutter to cut out round cookie shapes.
  5. Bake Cookies: Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a cooling rack once baked.
  6. Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, milk, and coconut extract. Mix on low speed to combine, then beat on high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  7. Frost and Coat Cookies: Spread the coconut frosting onto the cooled cookies. Pour shredded coconut into a small bowl and press the frosting side of each cookie into the shredded coconut to coat.
  8. Store: Keep the frosted and coated cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture in the dough.
  • Shredded coconut can be toasted lightly for added flavor if desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute shortening for butter and use a dairy-free yogurt.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/snowball-cookies-with-coconut-and-cream-frosting-recipe/