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A stack of Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies on a blue plate, one cookie is halved to show the pecan filling.

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Classic snowball cookies with a buttery pecan flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in pecans.
  4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.
  6. Let cool slightly on baking sheets before rolling in powdered sugar. Cool completely on wire racks. Roll in powdered sugar again before serving.

Notes

  • For a more intense pecan flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg