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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

These buttery pecan snowball cookies are a festive treat that melts in your mouth, featuring a delightful blend of pecans and sweet powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Key ingredient for richness
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (you’ll need more for dusting) For sweetness and dusting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Base of the cookie dough
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans Provides crunch and flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until it’s light and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Slowly add in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
  3. Fold in the finely chopped pecans gently.
  4. Scoop about a tablespoon of the dough and roll into a ball. Repeat until all dough is used, placing them on an ungreased baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  2. Dust the warm cookies generously with powdered sugar after they have cooled slightly.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavors and ease the rolling process. You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.