Snowball Cookies

The first time I made these cookies was on New Year’s Eve during my “gap” semester. My parents had gone to a party and I insisted on staying home because I wanted to bake cookies. And I did, three different kinds. In the end, the snowballs were deemed the winner of the evening (along with my parents, who came home right before midnight to celebrate with me). These cookies are rich, buttery, and crunchy, and pair beautifully with a fresh cup of coffee or tea. They also make for delicious gif