Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat Recipe
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- 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 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg