Kue Putri Salju (Snow White Cookies)

kue putri salju or snow white cookies or snowball cookies made with ground cashews

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Kue Putri Salju (Snow White Cookies)

Kue Putri Salju or Snow White Cookies are typical classic cookies that many consider to be a must-bake during the major holidays in Indonesia. These cookies are buttery and nutty with an airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Author: Taste of Nusa

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Indonesian

Difficulty: Easy

Dietary: Egg-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Prep Time:30

Cook Time:15

Total Time:45

Ingredients

1/3 cup (75 gr) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup (45 gr) confectioners' sugar, plus more for coating
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
13 tbsp (100 gr) cake flour, 100 gr
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (70 gr) roasted cashews, 70 gr

Instructions

Toast cashews – If you have raw cashews, you can toast them in the oven at 300F/150°C for 10-12 minutes. Cool the roasted cashews completely before blending them.
Preheat oven to 300F/150°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Blend roasted cashews with a food processor until finely ground. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients – Using a mixer or hand spatula, mix butter and confectioners sugar just until combined. Add vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Add dry ingredients – Sift in all-purpose flour and salt. Add finely ground cashews and mix with a spatula until well incorporated.
Shape – Scoop 1 1/2 teaspoon of dough and shape into balls or crescents. Arrange them onto the prepared pan.
Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are light golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool the cookies slightly.
Roll into sugar – While the cookies are still warm, roll them in confectioners' sugar.
Cool the cookies completely before transferring them into an airtight container.

Notes

Vegan option – Use vegan butter or margarine if you want to make these cookies vegan.

Cashew substitutes – You can use other nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans to substitute the cashews.

Make sure to measure the flour correctly if using volume measurement – The cookies will end up too dry if you are adding too much flour. Use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup. Then, level the top with a knife or other straight-edged utensil.

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