Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
These delightful snowball cookies are rich and buttery, filled with the crunch of pecans and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar Used both in the dough and for dusting.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Adds aroma and flavor.
- 2 1/4 cups Flour Measure properly to avoid dry cookies.
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped Toast for a deeper flavor, if desired.
- 1 cup Powdered sugar for dusting Used to coat the cookies after baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the salt and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just combined, then fold in the finely chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into balls, about an inch in diameter, and place them on parchment-covered baking sheets.
- Bake for about 11 minutes, until set but not browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- While still warm, coat cookies in powdered sugar by shaking them in a bag.
- Let them cool completely and optionally roll them in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or frozen with layers separated by wax paper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 10mgSugar: 5g
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