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Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these classic Pecan Snowball Cookies, buttery, crumbly, and perfectly coated in a sweet dusting of confectioners’ sugar. These tender, nutty cookies are a festive favorite, ideal for holidays or anytime you crave a melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup pecans, finely chopped

For Rolling

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and ½ cup confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in the finely chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough.
  2. Shape the Cookies: Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
  3. Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pecan snowball cookies for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are set but not browned. The cookies should remain pale for their characteristic soft texture.
  4. Cool and Roll: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, carefully roll each cookie in the 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until well coated. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then roll them again in confectioners’ sugar for a beautiful white snowy finish.
  5. Serve and Store: Once fully cooled and coated, enjoy your Pecan Snowball Cookies with a warm beverage, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding to the dough.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a tender crumb.
  • Double coating the cookies in confectioners’ sugar gives the best snowball effect and sweetness.
  • These cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container in the freezer and thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Handle cookies gently when rolling in sugar to prevent breakage while the cookies are still warm and delicate.

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