Pecan Balls Christmas Cookies
Delight your holiday guests with these irresistibly buttery Pecan Balls Christmas Cookies, a classic treat that exudes festive charm! Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, finely chopped pecans, and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a celebration of tender textures and nutty sweetness. Perfectly golden and delicately coated in a snowy layer of sugar, they’re a timeless holiday favorite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no need for complicated techniques, these easy-to-make cookies are the ideal addition to any holiday cookie platter. Serve them fresh with a steaming cup of cocoa or package them as heartfelt edible gifts for friends and family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 150 grams finely chopped pecans
- 120 grams powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream together the softened unsalted butter and 60 grams of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls using the palms of your hands.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, until they are firm enough to handle but still warm.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them generously in the remaining 120 grams of powdered sugar until fully coated.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a snowy, festive finish.
Store the pecan balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy with a warm beverage or share as festive holiday treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.2 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.0 g | 615% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.5 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 946 mg | 20% | |
*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.
