Description
These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delights perfect for holidays and special occasions. With their nutty richness, delicate texture, and powdered sugar coating, they’re sure to become a festive favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the salt, vanilla extract, and gradually mix in the flour at low speed until just combined. Stir in the finely chopped pecans by hand.
- Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a thick, snowy coating.
- Serve and enjoy your Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies!
Notes
- Always use unsalted butter for better flavor control.
- Ensure the pecans are finely chopped for even distribution.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a festive twist, add a teaspoon of almond extract or citrus zest to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg