Description
These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a holiday classic! Tender, buttery cookies packed with nutty pecans are rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat. Perfect for festive gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a delightful snack with tea, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until the dough comes together. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. While warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until coated. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Toasting the pecans before adding them to the dough enhances their flavor.
- If the dough feels too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before shaping the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes