Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treats
Delight in these buttery pecan snowball cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the pecans before chopping them.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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