Description
These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pecan Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery, nutty flavor and a snowy coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet, meltaway cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour and salt, then stir in chopped pecans.
- Form the cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Coat the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool briefly, then roll them in powdered sugar while warm. Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Toast the pecans before chopping for enhanced flavor.
- These cookies are great for gifting and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
