Description
Deliciously rich and nutty, these Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies melt in your mouth and bring warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and finely chopped pecans; stir until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar until coated.
- Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Chill the dough if it feels sticky and use room temperature butter for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday treats, pecan cookies, baking, family recipes
