Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar, divided
- Pinch of salt
- 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the finely chopped pecans.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the cookies remain pale on top.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. While still warm, roll the cookies in the 1 cup of powdered sugar to coat completely.
10. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thick, snowy coating.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 33 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
Tips:
Use room temperature butter to ensure the dough comes together smoothly and bakes evenly.
Double coating the cookies in powdered sugar while warm creates the signature snowy appearance and sweet finish.