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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Delightful melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a nutty flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Skip if using salted butter.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 3/4 cup pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped Toasted pecans can enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting) For rolling cookies after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add salt, vanilla, and flour on low speed until combined.
  4. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough and roll it into balls.
  6. Place the balls on the baking sheets with space in between.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
  3. 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.