Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

 

These melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies are rich, buttery, and packed with pecan goodness. They're a holiday classic or a year-round treat that's sure to please!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.

Add the salt and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Gradually add the flour on low speed, mixing just until incorporated.

Stir in the finely chopped pecans.

Step 2: Shape and Bake

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands.

Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced a few inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 11 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 3: Dust with Powdered Sugar

Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet.

In a large Ziploc bag or a bowl, place the 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting.

Gently toss 3-4 cookies at a time in the powdered sugar to coat, shaking off any excess.

Step 4: Final Touch

Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.

Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a perfectly snowy finish.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 11 minutes

Total Time: ~30 minutes

Servings: ~24 cookies

Calories: ~100 kcal per cookie

Enjoy these irresistible Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies with a warm beverage or as a festive gift for family and friends!