Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treats
These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are the ultimate indulgent treats that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour, salt, and chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider toasting the pecans first.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies