Pecan Balls
Delightfully nutty and melt-in-your-mouth tender, these Pecan Balls are a classic holiday treat that combines rich, buttery dough with the warm, toasty flavor of pecans. Each cookie is rolled to perfection and coated in powdered sugar, creating a delicate, snow-dusted finish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients—including unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and finely chopped pecans—this recipe is as easy as it is irresistible. Perfect for cookie swaps, festive gatherings, or a cozy night in, these bite-sized confections are sure to please any crowd. Serve them alongside a mug of hot cocoa or a steaming cup of coffee, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to turn golden. Avoid overbaking.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still slightly warm, roll them in the additional powdered sugar until evenly coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, optionally roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a thicker coating.
Store the pecan balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.0 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.9 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*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.
