Pecan Snowball Cookies
These Pecan Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats coated in powdered sugar for a classic snowy finish. Packed with finely chopped pecans and delicate flavor, this easy cookie recipe is perfect for holidays, gifting, or everyday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: ~24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and roll dough into small balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden while tops remain pale.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
Chill dough for 15–20 minutes if cookies spread too much.Toast pecans beforehand for enhanced flavor.Roll twice in powdered sugar for the classic look and texture.
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