Description
These rich, buttery snowball cookies are made with finely chopped pecans and dusted in powdered sugar, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 9 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups very finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar (for dusting, or more as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing to combine.
- Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough begins to come together.
- Stir in the finely chopped pecans until evenly incorporated.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while they are still warm.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, consider sifting the flour before use.
- You can substitute the pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Classic Snowball Cookies Recipe