These snowball cookies with walnuts are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of walnuts with the delicate sweetness of einkorn flour. The cookies are soft and crumbly with a subtle nutty taste that lingers on the palate. The addition of coconut oil adds a unique richness and buttery flavor while the powdered sugar coating provides a touch of sweetness and elegance. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat any time of year.

Einkorn Snowball Cookies With Walnuts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigerate Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 132 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups jovial All-Purpose Einkorn Flour
- 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil room temperature
- 6 Tbsp. butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
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In medium bowl, combine flour, walnuts salt and nutmeg.
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In stand mixer, cream butter with coconut oil and sugar for 2 minutes using the paddle attachment. Stop occasionally to scrape down sides.
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Add egg and beat one minute until creamy.
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Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat on low to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes.
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Once chilled, roll heaping Tbsp. dough into 1-inch ball. Place balls 1-1/2 inches apart on baking sheet.
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Bake 30 minutes until lightly golden brown on bottom.
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Let cookies cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack too cool completely before dusting.
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To dust cookies, add powdered sugar to large bowl and drop cookies in sugar to coat. Turn them over with a spoon to cover both sides.
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Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Einkorn Snowball Cookies With Walnuts
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 132
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 49mg2%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 138IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.