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Gluten Free Orange Almond Snowballs

Gluten Free Orange Almond Snowballs

The ultimate comfort food for winter gatherings! These Gluten Free Orange Almond Snowballs are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Each cookie melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm cup of tea!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond flour/meal ground almonds
  • cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg white beaten
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix almond flour, granulated white sugar, egg white, finely grated orange zest, and orange extract. Stir until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  3. Spoon out even tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. You should be able to make 15 little balls of dough.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the balls of dough are firm and are golden underneath.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then give them a roll in powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Almond flour: Most easily found by the Bob's Red Mill brand. Ask your grocery store manager if you are unable to locate it.
  • Orange extract: Can be found at Whole Foods and other specialty markets.
  • Variation: Try subbing lemon zest and lemon extract to create Lemon Almond Snowballs instead.