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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays

Delight in the warmth of Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, a perfect blend of crumbly texture and rich flavor for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure butter is at room temperature to cream properly.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Granulated sugar can be used but will alter texture.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans Walnuts or almonds can also be used for variation in flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Omit if using salted butter to keep sweetness intact.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A splash of almond extract can add a delightful twist.
For the Coating
  • ½ cup additional powdered sugar Creates that snowy finish that makes these cookies irresistible.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

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 mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the creamed mixture, then gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of finely chopped pecans.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are slightly golden while the tops remain pale.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
  7. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Roll in powdered sugar again just before serving for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best results. Double roll cookies in sugar for an extra sweet finish.

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