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No-Bake Pecan Snowballs

Pecan Snowballs are a quick and easy no-bake cookie that remind me of Mexican Wedding Cookies. They are deceptively simple, but so good!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup soft Medjool dates , pitted (about 10 dates)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot , or tapioca starch
  • Extra arrowroot for dusting , or coconut sugar (see note below)

Instructions

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  1. Place the pecans and shredded coconut in a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, and process until the pecans are broken down and crumbly. Add in the rest of the ingredients and process again, until a sticky dough is formed. (It should stick together when pressed between two fingers.)
  2. Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and roll the dough between your hands, forming balls. Arrange the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place them in the freezer to set, about 1 to 2 hours. For a "snowball" look, roll the balls in additional arrowroot or tapioca starch-- just a light coating will do, since the starch will not enhance the flavor. It's just for looks!
  3. Store and serve these cookies in the fridge for best texture. They should keep well in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks, though they didn't last nearly that long in our house before they were gobbled up!

Notes

  • If you'd prefer to roll the balls in coconut sugar or shredded coconut, roll them in one of those options before freezing, so the coating will stick better.

Nutrition Information

Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.