Cinnamon Walnut Snowballs

(Soft, melt-in-your-mouth, nut-based, and low glycemic)

Nothing feels more like the holidays than buttery snowball cookies… but the traditional version is packed with white flour and powdered sugar.
These Cinnamon Walnut Snowballs give you all the nostalgic holiday flavor with a blood-sugar-friendly twist. They’re rich, nutty, lightly sweet, and dusted with a cinnamon “snow” made from powdered allulose.

Perfect with tea, as a dessert, or as a festive gift.

🍪Ingredients (Makes 14–16 cookies)

• 1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts (or pecans)

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 4 tbsp softened butterorcoconut oil

• 3 tbsp alluloseor2 tbsp monk fruitor1 tbsp coconut sugar

• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp water only if dough is too dry

For the cinnamon “snow” coating:

• ¼ cup powdered allulose (or powdered monk fruit)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Tip: Powdered versions dissolve better and coat beautifully.

👩‍🍳Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix walnuts, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sweetener until smooth.

4. Add vanilla extract.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients. If mixture is crumbly, add 1 tbsp water at a time until it forms a soft dough.

6. Roll dough into small balls and place on the baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until tops are set and bottoms are lightly golden.

8. Let cool completely— they firm as they cool.

9. Mix powdered allulose with cinnamon. Roll each cookie gently in the mixture to coat.

💜Why These Cookies Work for Blood Sugar

• Nut-based→ mostly fat + fiber = very slow glucose impact

• Almond flour replaces high-carb white flour

• Allulose/monk fruit keep the cookies low-glycemic

• Cinnamon supports insulin sensitivity

• No refined powdered sugar

These taste indulgent but are smart for your metabolism.

🌿Functional Medicine Notes

• Walnuts provide omega-3s and support brain + metabolic health.

• Cinnamon reduces inflammation and stabilizes blood sugar.

• Almond flour gives sustained energy without spikes.

🔄Optional Swaps

• Dairy-free: use coconut oil instead of butter

• No walnuts: use pecans or cashews

• Sweeter version: add 1 extra tbsp allulose

• Lower carb: skip coconut sugar entirely

🧊Storage

• Store in an airtight container for 1 week

• Refrigerate for best texture

• Freeze up to 3 months