Description
Buttery Pecan Snowballs are melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a rich pecan flavor and a delightful dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and blend thoroughly.
- Whisk together the flour, chopped pecans, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if desired to maintain shape while baking. These cookies freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday treats, pecans, snowballs, dessert recipes