Can I make these in a food processor?

Yes, pulse butter and sugar first, then add the dry ingredients and walnuts, mixing just until combined.

Can I make these without a stand mixer?

Absolutely. Use a hand mixer or mix by hand with a sturdy spatula until creamy and smooth.

Kinako Snowball Cookies - Okonomi Kitchen

Description

These Kinako Snowball Cookies have a nutty, roasted flavor from Japanese kinako (roasted soybean flour) and a tender, buttery crumb. Chopped walnuts add texture, making them perfect for holiday baking, gift boxes, or enjoying with tea. Make a batch ahead and freeze for easy desserts.

Ingredients

Units

3 tbsp + 1 tsp (50 g) salted butter
2 tbsp (15 g) kinako
1/4 cup (25 g) almond flour
1/2 cup (60 g) cake flour
3 tbsp (20 g) powder sugar
3 tbsp (20 g) chopped walnuts

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Add the softened butter and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the kinako (roasted soybean flour), almond flour, all-purpose flour, and chopped walnuts. Mix on low speed just until the mixture looks crumbly and sandy.
Use your hands to gently press and knead the mixture in the bowl until it forms a cohesive dough.
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Divide the chilled dough into 12 equal pieces (~12.9 g each) and roll into smooth balls.
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (170°C/338°F convection). Bake for 15 minutes, until top is dry and bottom is lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes and then toss in powdered sugar. Once fully cooled, dust with more powder sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

These cookies may be mixed with a hand mixer following the same process. For hand mixing, use a spatula to smooth the butter, then incorporate the sugar until uniform. Add the dry ingredients and fold them in using a cutting motion with the spatula, scraping the bottom of the bowl periodically. Once the mixture is evenly distributed, press the dough firmly with the spatula to eliminate any remaining dry spots. Pinch the dough together and proceed as directed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired, Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 97
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.4 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg