Disse Sneboldkager are an easier and gluten-free take on the classic snowball cookies with all that taste and texture, but only 4 ingredients and no eggs, no dairy.
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Sneboldkager
Ingredienser
- 2 ½ kopper Mandelmel - (note 1)
- ¼ kop Ahornsirup - (note 2)
- ½ kop Mælkefrit smør (usaltet) - smeltet (note 3)
Optional for the dough
- ½ teske Mandelekstrakt - (note 4)
- 3 spiseskefulde Hakkede pekannødder - fint hakket
- 3 spiseskefulde Hakkede valnødder - fint hakket
To cover the snowballs
- ⅓ kop Flormelis - (note 5)
Instruktioner
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease it with cooking oil spray. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add almond flour, melted and cooled plant-based butter, maple syrup, and almond extract if used. I recommend the extract. It adds a delicious almond flavor, but you can also use vanilla extract if preferred, or skip.
- Use a rubber spatula to stir the ingredients together and form a smooth sticky dough.
- If you want to add nuts, chop them very finely, fold them into the dough, and stir until evenly combined.
- Divide the dough into 33 pieces of the same size – each is about one tablespoon of dough. Lightly oil your hands, and roll each portion into a ball. Re-oil your hands as you go to avoid the dough from sticking to your hands.
- Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving an inch of space between them.
- Bake the snowball cookies on the center rack of the oven for 13-15 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown on the edges.
- Let them cool down at room temperature for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then roll each ball into powdered sugar to coat, and place on a cooling rack.
- Dust extra powdered sugar on top before serving for an extra snowy effect.
Noter
Ernæring
Ingredienser og erstatninger
You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this recipe, and there are a few optional ones for flavor and texture. Here’s how to pick and swap them.

- Mandelmel – This is the base of our cookie, and it’s what keeps them naturally gluten-free. It provides a moist, tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Almond meal also works, but I find the cookies turn out a bit darker and have a grittier texture.
- Ahornsirup – This provides the sweetness and also acts as the binder, helping hold the cookies together without eggs. You can also use other liquid sweeteners like agave nectar, coconut nectar, or a sugar-free maple syrup if you prefer.
- Mælkefrit smør – This adds that necessary richness and classic buttery flavor. I prefer using the melted butter for the best taste in this recipe. Refined coconut oil or a light olive oil are fine substitutes, but they will slightly change the flavor.
- Flormelis – This is for the classic snowy coating. It adds that final touch of sweetness and the signature snowball look. If you need a sugar-free option, powdered allulose or powdered erythritol work perfectly for dusting.
- Mandelekstrakt – This is optional, but I love the classic nutty, marzipan-like flavor it adds. Vanilla extract is a great substitute if that’s what you have on hand.
- Chopped Pecans / Chopped Walnuts – These are optional but add a lovely, nutty crunch and texture to the cookies.
How to Make Snowball Cookies (in Pictures)






Carines bagetips
Let me share a few more tips for perfect snowball cookies.
- Customize Your Crunch – I measure the nuts (about 6 tablespoons) før I chop them finely. You can easily swap the pecans and walnuts for pistachios, or even add some finely chopped dried cranberries for a festive look.
- Sugar-Free Coating – If you’re watching your sugar intake, you can swap the regular powdered sugar for a zero-sugar powdered alternative. Powdered allulose or powdered erythritol are great options for coating the cookies.
- Choosing Your Fat – While I prefer the taste of plant-based butter here, you can use oil. If you do, I recommend choosing one with a low flavor, like refined coconut oil. Unrefined coconut oil will add a strong coconut taste that I find overpowers the cookie.







Can I use regular unsalted butter for this recipe ?
Sure, if you enjoy the lightly salted addition to your cookies it works.
Wow!! These are amazing! Quite simple to make. I used vanilla extract and everything else as instructed. My fiancé was so happy and said these are better than any others we have tried. Thank You Carine!!! I have photos and they will be up soon enough!
Thank you so much for this lovely feedback on my recipe!
These are pretty good. It was hard to roll them in the powdered sugar without crumbling to pieces and they are still very fragile at room temperature. I skipped the almond extract because I didn’t want them tasting like that, but should’ve then put vanilla extract in for better flavor. Still great and I will make again! I’m grateful to have a cookie my 3yo can eat!
They shouldn’t be fragile, if they are, it means your dough had too much almond flour. If the dough is soft and smooth to roll before baking you know it won’t be crumbly afterwards. Thanks for trying my recipes.
can’t wait to try this recipe
I look forward to hear back from you on this!
I made these for a church social, where I needed a gluten free cookie. My adult son said these are the best cookies that I have made and wants a batch for our Christmas cookie tray. Thanks for this delicious recipe!
That’s such a beautiful thing to hear! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you, and your son.
I am made these for a Christmas cookie exchange. But I just realized it says to store in the fridge up to 3-4 days. Will they stay good for longer since most of the people involved won’t serve their cookies until Christmas? Do I need to tell people to freeze them?
They will softened with time, and clearly not be as good. I would definitely freeze them for best texture on Christmas day.
I’m usually terrible at following recipes and you made it so simple! I blended monk fruit to a powder for the powdered sugar and tasted just as great! My 11 year old LOVES them. Will be digging into more of your recipes.
Thank you so much! I love reading your comment, it makes me very happy as I spent lots of time writing these recipes to make sure everyone can success them! Send you and your son loves. Carine.
Can you add in white chocolate chips, crushed candy canes and peppermint extract to this recipe? I have seen your recipe for peppermint snowballs but I wasn’t to use almond flour.
Absolutely, but if you want the dough to form, and not be crumbly, you will have to respect the amount of added ‘chunky’ ingredients and stick to 3 tablespoons as for the chopped pecan. May be one table of each, one table chocolate chips, one crushed candy canes, and one of crushed nuts.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
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Serving size appears before the list of ingredients and it says: serving 33 cookie balls. Enjoy!
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