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Snowball Cookies in a Jar

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This easy snowball cookies recipe is one of my favorite Christmas cookies. And they look even cuter in this DIY Christmas cookie jar with printable gift tag.

Snowball cookies on a tray and wrapped up in a mason jar gift.

Seasonal Simplicity Christmas Series

Today is the first week of The Happy Housie’s Seasonal Simplicity Christmas Series. Each week we’ll be sharing a variety of Christmas projects to inspire you for the season. From home decor and crafts to seasonal recipes and gift ideas – there’s something for everyone! This week we’re sharing our favorite Christmas DIY ideas and projects. I hope you enjoy!

Snowball Christmas cookies with free printable gift tag.

DIY Snowball Cookies in a Jar

I’m currently working on pulling out of my Christmas decor {and my house looks like a bomb just went off!} so I decided I better stick with a recipe project for this one. lol! Snowball cookies have been one of my favorite Christmas cookies ever since I was little. My Grandma used to make them and they were always the first cookies I went for on the cookie platter.

Snowball Christmas cookies in a mason jar with tag.

I thought that it would be a fun idea to package these snowballs up in a cute little cookie jar. They make a delicious Christmas gift and can also make a pretty addition to your kitchen holiday decor. Once you have the cookies made, the jars just take minutes to put together so you can make one up for everyone you know. The only problem is keeping the cookie jar stocked!

Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

Snowball Christmas cookies with free printable gift tag.
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Pecan Snowball Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth pecan snowball cookies are quick and easy to make and are always a hit for Christmas cookie exchanges. Definitely a Christmas favorite!

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans (or other nut of choice)
  • powdered sugar
  • peppermint dust or finely crushed peppermint {optional}

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large bowl beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugar, brown sugar, and salt and beat until combined. Beat in the vanilla and then the flour. Stir in the nuts.

  2. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls (1 tbsp.) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or just until the bottoms begin to brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack. 

  3. Put some powdered sugar in a ziploc bag. Place a few cookies in the bag at at a time and gently shake to coat. 

Pecan snowball cookies on a wood tray.

Tips for the Best Snowball Cookies

I’ve put together a few tips for making the best snowball cookies as well as some ideas for switching things up a bit. Give them a try and let me know what you think!

  • Use butter at room temperature for the best cookies.
  • Roll the snowball cookies in the powdered sugar twice! First when they are still slightly warm to give them more of a creamy glaze and then a second time when completely cool or closer to when you’ll be serving them.
  • Switch things up by using a different nut such as almonds, walnuts or pistachios.
  • Try adding some peppermint dust {this one is from Trader Joes} with the powdered sugar. It’s so good!
  • For a fun Christmas twist add some Christmas colored sprinkles to the cookie dough before baking.
  • If you want to make these cookies ahead of time, they freeze really well! Just put them in a freezer safe container with parchment or wax paper between the layers. Once thawed, give them a sprinkle with the powdered sugar before serving.

Peppermint snowball cookies on a wood cutting board.

DIY Snowball Cookie Jars

These snowball cookie jars make a great Christmas gift idea, but you can also use them for a cute little cookie jar of your own!

Materials

  • wide mouth mason jars
  • Christmas napkin or scrap material
  • baker’s twine
  • printable tags {download below}
  • paper cutter
  • scissors
  • hole punch

Snowball Christmas cookies with free printable gift tag.

To Do

  • Fill a wide-mouth mason jar with the snowball cookies.
  • Cut a 5-6 inch diameter circle from a napkin or scrap material and place over the mason top lid. Secure with the mason jar ring.
  • Download and print out the snowball tags. Cut out the tag and punch a hole in the top. Secure around the mason jar with twine.

Snowball Christmas cookies in a mason jar with tag.

Printable Snowballs Gift Tag

I’ve made two versions of the tag – one with ‘From” on it so you can use it as a gift, and a plain one if you just want to use it for a little cookie jar of your own. The mason jars keep the cookies super fresh! I also have a full size 8×10 print too if you’d like a bigger version to frame. 🙂

Snowballs and Christmas Wishes free printable Christmas gift tags.

Snowballs and Christmas Wishes Tag Plain
Snowballs and Christmas Wishes Tag with ‘From’
8×10 Snowballs and Christmas Wishes Print

Snowball Christmas cookies with a free printable snowball gift tag.

I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as we do and spread the Christmas love with a few cookie gift jars of your own!

More Christmas DIY Ideas

Before you go, be sure to check out these other amazing DIY Christmas projects. There are some super cute ideas!

Classic Christmas Light String Garland DIY at The Happy Housie
DIY Hydrangea Christmas Wreath at Two Twenty One
Chunky Knit Vase DIY at Craftberry Bush
Holiday Place Card Wreaths with Printable Tags at Tatertots and Jello
Easy Christmas Star Garland Gift Topper at The Handmade Home

DIY Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Forest at a Pretty Life
DIY Cotton Ball Wreath at Hallstrom Home
Faux Etched Christmas Mirror at Confessions of a Serial DIYer
DIY Christmas Book Craft Project at Happy Happy Nester
DIY Christmas Place Setting Name Tag at She Gave it a Go

Elegant DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Village at The DIY Mommy
DIY Safety Pin Christmas Angels at Zevy Joy
Wooden Advent Calendar at Jenna Kate at Home
DIY Holiday Gift Wrap at My Sweet Savannah
How to Make a Modern Christmas Wreath at Cherished Bliss

DIY Giant Pine Wreath at Love Create Celebrate
Paint by Numbers Printable Christmas at Rambling Renovators
DIY Winter Wreath at The Turquoise Home
Christmas Art Work at Life is a Party
Dollar Tree Rustic Glam Christmas Wreath at All Things With Purpose

DIY Vintage Whitewashed Nutcracker at Rooms FOR Rent
DIY Drum Tree Collar at Sincerely, Marie Designs
Line Art Christmas Tree DIY Acrylic Sign at Lemon Thistle
Snowball Cookies in a Jar at Clean & Scentsible
DIY Pink Ombre Ornament Wreath at We’re the Joneses

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Comments

  1. Rhonda Hallstrom says

    November 6, 2019 at 9:20 am

    Yum! I want these!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      November 7, 2019 at 10:25 am

      Hope you can try them!

      Reply
  2. Lindi says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    My grandma always made snowball cookies too! She even gave me her recipe, but I’ve never tried it for myself, lol. This is so cute! You’re making me want to try these again!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      November 7, 2019 at 10:25 am

      lol! You should give them a try!

      Reply
  3. Krista says

    November 8, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Those look delicious and I am adding them to my cookie baking list! The peppermint sprinkles are a win too. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop.

    Reply
  4. Christy James says

    November 9, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    These look SO yummy!! Pinned! xoxo

    Reply
  5. Geri says

    November 29, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    I am interested in the beautiful white Christmas trees next to the snowball cookies. Could you tell me if you made them or where you bought them?

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      November 29, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      I bought them at World Market a few years ago and love them. I did find very similar ones at Hobby Lobby last year but haven’t been there this year so not sure if they still have them.

      Reply
  6. Bobbie Stewart says

    December 3, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    I love these cookies. Heck with giving them out! No, just kidding. Great idea and love that you gave us printables to use!

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      December 14, 2019 at 11:46 am

      lol! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    December 9, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    These are going to be added to my bake list for sure! Yum! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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