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Snowball Cookies
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Snowball Cookies

Easy Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth, crumbly shortbread pecan cookie balls rolled in powdered sugar, the perfect Christmas cookie!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped
To Finish:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. To your stand mixer add the butter and powdered sugar on the lowest speed setting until just combined, then raise the speed to medium high until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add in the vanilla extract until well combined and smooth
  3. Sift the flour and salt, then on the lowest speed setting add them to the stand mixer until just combined. Add in the pecans and mix for 3-4 seconds until evenly distributed.
  4. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, covered.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop and roll in 1” balls and place 1” apart on your baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies no longer look wet.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes, remove from baking sheet and roll in a bowl of the remaining powdered sugar very gently.
  9. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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