Description
Pecan snowball cookies are delightful, buttery treats coated in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans. Mix until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust with more powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Chop the pecans finely for even distribution.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan snowball cookies, cookie recipe, holiday cookies