Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treats
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth treat, perfect for any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pecans, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle more powdered sugar on top just before serving.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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