Pecan Snowball Cookies
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Pecan Snowball Cookies
Description
This recipe creames unsalted butter with powdered sugar until fluffy, then incorporates vanilla, finely chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, and salt to form a soft dough. Chilling the dough helps maintain shape during baking and enhances texture. The cookies are shaped into balls and baked until their tops are just turning golden, ensuring a tender center.
After cooling slightly, the warm cookies are rolled in remaining powdered sugar for an even, sweet finish that adheres well. Once completely cooled, an additional dusting of sugar can be applied. The cookies are known for their melt-in-the-mouth texture combined with a nutty crunch from pecans.
These snowballs work well as a holiday treat or anytime sweet snack, pairing nicely with tea or coffee. Their buttery richness and powdered sugar coating create a soft, sweet bite.
Ingredients
- 1 tick butter at room temperature, unsalted
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecan finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter with ⅓ cup of powdered sugar. Cream at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed for 30 seconds, or until combined. Add the chopped pecans, flour and salt and mix at low speed until no streaks of flour remain.
- Set the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop the dough into even portions, then roll each into an even ball. Makes about 18. Place on the prepared sheet pan, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then roll the slightly warm cookies in the remaining powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then dust any remaining sugar on the cookies until they are thoroughly coated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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