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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Delightful, melt-in-your-mouth cookies filled with pecans and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy moments.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is soft but not melted.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Skip if using salted butter.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped Consider toasting for added flavor.
For dusting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For rolling after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the salt and vanilla extract, then gradually add the all-purpose flour at low speed until just combined.
  4. Fold in the finely chopped pecans gently.
  5. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden.
  2. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  3. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze extras between layers of wax paper for longer storage.