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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a rich buttery flavor and a hint of pecan crunch, perfect for any celebration or a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans Toast for richer flavor if desired.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For Rolling
  • to taste powdered sugar For rolling after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mix until crumbly.
  4. Stir in the finely chopped pecans.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  2. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  3. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before chopping. Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth. If the dough is too crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.