Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treat
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth treat that everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool, then dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try toasting the pecans before chopping.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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