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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies for a Joyful Holiday Treat

Delightful Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies bring warmth to any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
For the Sugary Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract; fold in finely chopped pecans.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but tops remain pale.
  6. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  7. Once cool, roll in powdered sugar a second time for a snowy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help maintain shape when baking.

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