Molasses Snowballs

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

• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shortening
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Roll cookies in confectioners' sugar when cool.