5 from 44 votes
Pecan Snowball Cookies
Pecan Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery cookies featuring finely chopped pecans and a generous coating of powdered sugar. The dough is chilled for a firm texture, then baked until lightly golden, producing cookies that are delicate with a crumbly texture and nutty flavor. The final sugar coating adds sweetness and a classic snowball appearance.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
18
cookies
Calories:
107 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% 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.