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Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

These delightful Pecan Snowball Cookies are buttery, nutty, and rolled in powdered sugar, making them the perfect treat for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Using your hands, form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before rolling them in the remaining powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of salt to the dough or mix in some chocolate chips for a different flavor.

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