Sprinkle Snowball Cookies

Sprinkle Snowball Cookies YIELD: 3 dozen 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 - 1/2 cup sprinkles Additional powdered sugar, for rolling Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add flour and salt and mix until a smooth dough forms. Stir in the sprinkles. If dough is too soft, chill it until you can work it easily with your hands without sticking. Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake cookies for 7-10 minutes until bottoms are just slightly golden. Remove from oven and cool for 1 minute until you can handle them. Drop into a bowl (or gallon size zip top bag) of powdered sugar and roll each cookie in the sugar until coated. Place on a rack to cool completely. Re-roll in powdered sugar before serving if desired. Store in a sealed container. NOTES: You can omit the sprinkles if desired If making nut allergy-friendly be sure to read the ingredient list for the sprinkles