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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delights, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
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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 Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans can substitute walnuts or almonds
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute almond extract
  • 1 pinch Salt to enhance flavors
For Dusting
  • ½ cup Additional Powdered Sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of finely chopped pecans until just combined.
  4. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but pale on top.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, then roll each in powdered sugar while still warm.
  7. Once completely cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar before serving.
  8. Serve on a festive platter for holiday gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for best results, and don’t overmix the dough to ensure tender cookies.

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