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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Delightful bites of nostalgia, these buttery pecan snowball cookies wrapped in powdered sugar are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Allow butter to soften at room temperature for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 3/4 cup pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped To enhance flavor, toast them lightly before chopping.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting) For an extra snowy effect.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Slowly add in the salt, vanilla extract, and flour, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gently stir in the finely chopped pecans by hand.
  5. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
  3. Once completely cool, you may roll them in powdered sugar again for an extra snowy appearance.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. They can be refrigerated for a firmer bite or frozen for months, layering with parchment paper to prevent sticking.