Holiday Snowball Cookies
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Holiday Snowball Cookies, a timeless favorite that melts in your mouth with every bite! Featuring a rich, buttery base infused with vanilla and the nutty crunch of finely chopped pecans, these classic treats are rolled in a snowy coating of powdered sugar for a picture-perfect finish and a touch of sweetness. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as an edible gift for loved ones. With their delicate crumbly texture and irresistible flavor, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal tradition. Whether you’re hosting a party or cozying up by the fire, these bite-sized confections will add a touch of festive cheer to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until it forms a cohesive dough.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops are still pale.
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll each cookie generously in powdered sugar until fully coated, giving them their signature snowball appearance.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy your holiday snowball cookies with loved ones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.6 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.5 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
