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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

Delightful Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold butter for optimal texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust if using salted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can also be used.
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans Walnuts or almonds are good alternatives.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutes recommended.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add salt and vanilla extract, mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour and pecans to the mixture, gently stir until a dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom but still soft on top.
  7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then roll in powdered sugar.
  8. Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Measure flour carefully for the right texture.

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