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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are the perfect melt-in-your-mouth treats for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
For the Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then gradually add flour and chopped pecans.
  4. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place on line baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set but pale, then cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then cool completely and roll in sugar again for an extra coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container. For an extra festive touch, try using colored powdered sugar for coating.

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