Description
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats that are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour and salt until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans — the dough will be soft but not sticky. Tip: If the dough feels too soft to handle, chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
- Sugar Coat: While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat. Cool completely, then roll once more for a snowy finish.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg