Description
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are soft, crumbly, and coated in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and offer comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Additional powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Roll small portions of dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake until set but not browned, keeping cookies pale and tender.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, cool completely, then roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- These cookies are best served fresh.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar for coating to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pecan Snowball Cookies, Buttery Cookies, Dessert Recipe