Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treats
Pecan Snowball Cookies are delightful treats that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and pecans until well combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pecan Snowball Cookies