Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treat
These buttery pecan snowball cookies are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, chopped pecans, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add colorful sprinkles on top before serving.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, holiday cookies