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Pecan Snowball Cookies

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Delightful and tender cookies that melt in your mouth with a buttery, nutty finish, coated in powdered sugar for a snowy appearance.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 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 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in the finely chopped pecans gently.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
  10. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for the final coating.

Notes

Easily adapt this recipe by toasting pecans for more flavor or using other nuts like walnuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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