Description
Pecan snowball cookies are a delightful treat made with crushed pecans and coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, chopped pecans, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Adjust baking time for desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan snowball cookies