Pecan Snowball Cookies
Sweet, sugary, and made with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, Pecan Snowball Cookies are a must-make recipe for the holidays! Learn how to make these classic treats with simple steps and minimal ingredients for a tasty treat everyone will adore.
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cups pecans or walnuts finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cups pecans or walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Beat the wet ingredients. In a second bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until they are smooth and creamy.1 cup unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Create the batter. Working slowly, add the flour mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients, and beat on a low speed until the ingredients are just combined.
- Form the cookies. Use a small ice cream scoop to portion out 1-inch balls of dough. Then, roll them between your palms until round, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the bottom edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Be careful not to burn!
- Coat. Let the cookies cool slightly. Once cooled enough to handle, roll them in the powdered sugar until completely coated.
Notes
Storage: Transfer leftover cookies to an airtight container, and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
