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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies


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  • Author: Olivia Harper

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Vanilla
    • Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients
    • Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Pecans
    • Gently fold in the chopped, toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape the Cookies
    • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake the Cookies
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies should remain pale.
  8. Cool Slightly
    • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  9. Powdered Sugar Coating
    • While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar to coat. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Final Coating
    • Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a thicker, snowy coating.

Notes

When the holiday season comes, my taste buds start to crave Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies. These cookies are a festive favorite. They have crunchy pecans and a powdery sugar coating that goes well with the rich, buttery dough.

Baking these cookies is a heartwarming tradition that fills the house with a nutty, sweet aroma. They’re perfect for holiday gifting or sharing during festive gatherings. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and just the right sweetness, these cookies will delight your family and friends!