Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- 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.
- Add Vanilla
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Pecans
- Gently fold in the chopped, toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cool Slightly
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- 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!