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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Bake

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are delightful bites enveloped in powdered sugar, representing the heartwarming joy of holiday baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans finely chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, followed by the all-purpose flour and finely chopped pecans.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  7. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze fully baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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