Description
These Snowball Cookies are a classic holiday treat with a buttery, nutty flavor and a sweet powdered sugar coating. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for Christmas, gifting, or cookie exchanges. This easy, no-fail recipe ensures soft, crumbly, and flavorful cookies every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup very finely chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling, or more as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, pecans, and salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden, but tops remain pale.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again for a perfect snowy finish.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast pecans before adding them to the dough.
- Double-roll in powdered sugar for a festive, snow-like coating.
- Make ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a peppermint twist, add crushed candy canes to the powdered sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg