Description
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, perfect for any holiday gathering. These delightful treats combine rich butter and crunchy pecans, all dusted with powdered sugar for a classic snowball appearance.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- A pinch of Salt
- Powdered Sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Once out of the oven, let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes. While they are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, then roll them in powdered sugar again for an extra sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chill the dough if it's too soft to handle. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor. Experiment with flavors by adding almond extract or orange zest.