Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Festive Treats to Bake
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, the perfect festive treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a stronger nut flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, festive treats, holiday cookies