buttery pecan snowball cookies for delightful homemade treats
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, providing a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon 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 of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Shape 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 cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- These cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg