Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Every Occasion
These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are the perfect balance of rich, buttery flavor and nutty crunch, making them an indulgent treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- 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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour, chopped pecans, and salt until well combined.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before rolling in the additional powdered sugar.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg