Description
A simple recipe for classic pecan snowball cookies coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies are not browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, roll each cookie generously in additional powdered sugar until fully coated.
Notes
- For a finer texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.
- Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: pecan snowball cookies, butter cookies, powdered sugar cookies, holiday cookies, shortbread