Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Everyone
Enjoy these buttery pecan snowball cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg