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Pecan Snowball Cookies

Delicate, buttery cookies sprinkled with powdered sugar, evoking warmth and nostalgia, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for a silkier texture.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Used in the dough.
  • 2.5 teaspoons clear vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, for coating For rolling the cookies after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch; set aside.
  4. Cream the softened butter in a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Reduce the mixer speed and add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing until fluffy.
  6. Add the clear vanilla and mix for a few seconds.
  7. Fold in the flour mixture followed by the chopped pecans.
Baking
  1. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes or until bottoms are light golden brown.
  3. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar and transfer them to a cooling tray.
  4. Roll them in powdered sugar again before storing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain powdered sugar coating. These cookies can last up to a week if stored properly.