Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Treats
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and salt.
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Gradually mix in flour and fold in pecans.
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Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart.
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Bake 12–15 minutes. Cool slightly on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
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Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Roll again when cooled for thick coating.
Notes
Chill dough if cookies spread. Toast pecans for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g