Pecan Snowballs
Delightfully buttery and irresistibly nutty, Pecan Snowballs are the ultimate holiday cookie treat! These melt-in-your-mouth confections combine simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with finely chopped pecans for a rich and crumbly texture. Rolled twice in powdered sugar for a snowy, festive finish, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this easy recipe yields 24 perfectly bite-sized cookies that are ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or satisfying sweet cravings. Serve them with a warm mug of cocoa or coffee for an extra cozy touch! Perfect for Christmas cookie trays or any winter dessert table, Pecan Snowballs are a timeless classic that everyone will adore.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to form dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops should still be pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them gently in the powdered sugar to coat them. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time to ensure a thick, snowy coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.0 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.3 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 763 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.
