Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treats at Home
Delight in the deliciousness of buttery pecan snowball cookies, a perfect indulgent treat that you can make in the comfort of your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in the additional powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies can be made in advance and stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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