Description
Winter Blizzard Cookies are soft, buttery shortbread-style cookies studded with finely chopped nuts and dipped in creamy white chocolate. Finished with a flurry of festive sprinkles or sparkling sanding sugar, they’re the perfect blend of cozy and celebratory.
Ingredients
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts
½ teaspoon salt
For Decoration:
3 cups white chocolate chips (or white chocolate bars, chopped)
½ cup holiday sprinkles, sanding sugar, or crushed peppermint
Optional twists:
Add 1 teaspoon orange zest to the dough for a citrus note
Mix 1 teaspoon almond extract into the batter for a deeper flavor
Drizzle with dark chocolate instead of dipping for contrast
Add a dash of cinnamon to the flour for a warm winter spice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
Add vanilla, then mix in flour, salt, and chopped nuts until dough comes together.
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Flatten slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Dip half of each cookie into melted white chocolate, then sprinkle immediately with decorations of choice.
Let set on parchment until chocolate firms up.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g