Molasses Snowballs

Molasses Snowballs

by Matthew Fields 2 years ago
4 (5)
263.1 kcal
19.1 g carbs
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Description

A wonderful and delicious change from the traditional snowball cookie, and, with only six ingredients. Easy!!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup shortening
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, cream the shortening, molasses and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour and walnuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on an unprepared cookie sheet.
  3. 3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Roll cookies in confectioners' sugar when cool.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 dozen
calories: 263.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 19.1 g
protein: 3.4 g
saturated fat: 3.7 g
sodium: 2.3 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 6.2 g