Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treats at Home
A delightful recipe for buttery pecan snowball cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, pecans, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon.
- Customize with different nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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