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Indulgent Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines nutty flavors with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened, at room temperature
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Optional
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for better flavor
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans Consider toasting for enhanced flavor
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Extra Powdered Sugar For rolling the cookies

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add salt and 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Gradually add flour, about ½ cup at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better shape, then scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
  9. Dust cooled cookies with an additional layer of powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is at room temperature and measure the flour correctly to avoid a dry dough.

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