Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
Delightful melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a nutty flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt Skip if using salted butter.
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- ¾ cup pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped Toasted pecans can enhance flavor.
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting) For rolling cookies after baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, vanilla, and flour on low speed until combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough and roll it into balls.
- Place the balls on the baking sheets with space in between.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and roll in powdered sugar again when cool.
Notes
These cookies can be served as a sweet snack or dessert. They pair well with hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze with parchment paper between layers.
