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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Delightful buttery cookies with chopped pecans that melt in your mouth, perfect for any gathering or as a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened for easy creaming.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Plus additional for dusting.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped Use finely chopped pecans for better texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt If using salted butter, consider omitting this.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour, chopped pecans, and salt, mixing until combined.
  5. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  2. Allow cookies to cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
  3. Let cool completely and dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Enjoy these cookies on their own, with coffee or tea, or as part of dessert platters for holiday celebrations. To impress your guests, present on a decorative plate with extra powdered sugar dusting.