Description
Delicious pecan snowball cookies that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 well.
- 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.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time.
- Experiment with other nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pecan snowball cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipes