Description
These Pecan Snowball Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly dusted with powdered sugar. A must-have for your holiday baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and fluffy. This creates the tender texture we’re after, so don’t skimp on the mixing—about 2–3 minutes should do it.
- Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the Pecans: Add the finely chopped pecans and mix until evenly distributed. The finer the chop, the smoother your cookie texture will be. You can use a food processor if you like.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should not brown.
- Double Roll in Sugar: Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Let them cool completely, then roll a second time for that perfect snowy finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- For a more intense pecan flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg