Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treat
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are a delightful treat that will melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 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
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before rolling in the additional powdered sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, add some chocolate chips to the dough for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies