Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are a delightful indulgence perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour, then stir in the pecans and salt.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven. The bottoms should be lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Roll the warm cookies in the additional powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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