Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Everyone
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining rich flavor with a delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly.
- While warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For added flavor, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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