Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
Description: These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delights perfect for holidays and special occasions. With their nutty richness, delicate texture, and powdered sugar coating, they’re sure to become a festive favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the salt, vanilla extract, and gradually mix in the flour at low speed until just combined. Stir in the finely chopped pecans by hand.
- Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a thick, snowy coating.
- Serve and enjoy your Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies!