Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
Delightful bite-sized treats that melt in your mouth, combining buttery goodness with the crunch of pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 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 (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, chopped pecans, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the powdered sugar before dusting. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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