Vegan Pistachio Rose Snowball Cookies
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth vegan snowball cookies flavored with warm pistachios and a gentle hint of rose. Perfect for gifting, holidays, or cozy afternoons.
Equipment
- 1 Bowl For mixing the dough
- 1 Baking Sheet Used for baking the cookies
- 1 Parchment paper Prevents cookies from sticking
- 1 Hand mixer Helps cream the butter and sugar
- 1 Cooling rack Allows cookies to cool evenly
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp rose water adjust to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup ground pistachios
- 0.5 cup chopped pistachios
- powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Cream the vegan butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and rose water; mix gently.
- Add the flour, salt, and ground pistachios. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let them cool fully, then roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully and hold their shape well. Roll again in powdered sugar after thawing for an extra-snowy look.