Description
Pecan snowball cookies are delicate, buttery treats rolled in powdered sugar, offering a rich pecan flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Sift together the flour and salt, and gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the finely chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- While warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow them to cool completely before dusting again with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a variation, substitute walnuts for pecans.
- Consider using almond extract for a different flavor profile.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan snowball cookies, butter cookies, holiday cookies, nut cookies