Description
These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With a buttery, nutty flavor and a snowy coating of powdered sugar, they melt in your mouth with each bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Shape and bake: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Roll in sugar: Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a thick coating.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week and freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
