Pecan Snowball Cookies
Pecan Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery bite-size cookies filled with finely chopped pecans and rolled in powdered sugar for a classic snowy finish. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or holiday baking.
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Servings: 36 Cookies
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus more for coating
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups White Lily all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the base
- Beat the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. I mix until it looks fluffy. Add the vanilla and salt.
Step 2: Add the dry ingredients
- Add the flour and mix until the dough starts to come together. It should be soft but not sticky.
Step 3: Add the pecans
- Fold the finely chopped pecans into the dough. Chopping them small helps the cookies stay round.
Step 4: Shape the cookies
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes, or until the bottoms turn light golden. They shouldn’t spread much.
Step 6: Roll in sugar
- Let them cool for about 5 minutes, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Let them cool again, then roll once more for a thicker snowy coating.
Notes
- Roll twice in powdered sugar.
- Keep the pecan pieces small.
- Do not overbake.
- Use softened butter for the right texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Sugar: 4g