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Pecan Snowball Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth Pecan Snowball Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to share during the holidays and year-round! This 6-ingredient cookie recipe requires no chill time and is baked in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 32 (1T) cookies
Calories: 132 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (226g)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar 32g
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1g
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans 125g*
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar for coating cookies, sifted (188g)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
  2. Whip the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a hand mixer at medium speed until creamy. This will take a few moments.
  3. Add the vanilla and flour. Mix to combine.
  4. Fold in chopped nuts with a rubber spatula, stirring until just combined. The dough will be very soft.
  5. Scoop the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets with a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop. Give the cookies a little space between each one.
  6. Bake for 18-19 minutes or until a light golden brown.
  7. Let cool for about five minutes.
  8. When you can handle with your fingers, roll each warm cookie in extra powdered sugar. I used a fork to help me with this step.
  9. Let cool completely before serving and enjoying!

Notes

  • This recipe originally appeared on The Foodie Affair and republished here as a part of the Freaky Friday collaboration. I added weight measurements.
  • *You may also use chopped walnuts, if desired. I chose pecans because I love them. You may also omit the nuts. Sandra says that the texture will change, but these cookies may be made nut free.
  • How to store: Store in an airtight food storage container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If layering, place parchment paper between the layers.
  • How to freeze: Dollop the cookie dough onto a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze in the freezer until solid, then transfer to an airtight freezer-safe container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32(1T) cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

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