Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Sweet Treats to Indulge
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are the perfect sweet treats to indulge in during the holiday season or whenever you crave something special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour, pecans, and salt.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Be sure to chop the pecans finely for a better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg