Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treat
Delight in the rich, buttery flavors of these melt-in-your-mouth pecan snowball cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 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 rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, pecans, and salt; combine until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then let them cool completely.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar again before serving for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg