Description
Delightfully buttery and tender Pecan Snowball Cookies, perfectly crumbly and coated with a sweet layer of confectioners’ sugar. These classic holiday treats combine finely chopped pecans with a melt-in-your-mouth dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together using a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, beating on low speed until just combined. Mix in the finely chopped pecans until evenly incorporated. Then increase the mixer speed to high and beat the dough for 2 minutes until it has a more breadcrumb-like texture.
- Line two half sheet baking pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball using your hands. Place the balls about an inch apart on the baking sheets. Once full, transfer the sheets to the refrigerator and chill dough balls for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 15 to 18 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in confectioners’ sugar until completely coated. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool fully. Once cooled completely, roll the cookies again in confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
- These cookies are great for sharing during the holidays.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pecan Snowball Cookies, holiday cookies, butter cookies, dessert