Description
Soft, crumbly, buttery pecan snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for the holidays or a simple treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before rolling in powdered sugar again for a festive finish.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage. Roll again in powdered sugar before serving if stored.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg