Pecan Snowball Cookies
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Stacey Little's Snowball Cookies Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 123 kcal
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter (cool, but not refrigerator cold)
1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups White Lily all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Use a mixer to cream the butter and sugar together. Add the vanilla and salt, mixing well.
Add Flour and Pecans: Slowly add the flour to the mixture, ensuring it's well mixed after each addition. A thick dough will form. Add the chopped pecans and mix well.
Form and Bake Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on the cookie sheet. Ensure each dough ball is about 1 inch apart from others. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Coat with Powdered Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes. Then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. After they cool completely, coat them in powdered sugar again.
Store: Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
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Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter)
(cool, but not refrigerator cold
- 1 cpowdered sugar
plus more for coating
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- ¼ tspsalt
- 2 cwhite lily all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cfinely chopped pecans
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment or silicone baking mat.
- 2
Use a mixer to cream your butter and sugar together. Add the vanilla and salt and mix well. Slowly add the flour, mixing well after each addition. A thick dough will form. Add the chopped pecans and mix well.
- 3
Scoop 1 tablespoon of the dough out and roll it into a ball and place it on the cookie sheet. I like using a 1 tablespoon cookie dough scoop to get them all the same size. Continue until all the dough has been formed into balls. Place them on the cookie sheet about 1 inch part. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
- 4
Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Allow them to cool completely and then coat them in powdered sugar again. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer.
Pecan Snowball Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that captures the spirit of the holidays? These Pecan Snowball Cookies, known by many names, are an easy and delicious treat perfect for sharing with family and friends. This recipe shines because it delivers on both simplicity and sensational flavor. With just a handful of pantry staples like butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and plenty of pecans, you can create a batch of these classic "butterballs" that taste like they came from a professional bakery. The unique double-coating in powdered sugar ensures every morsel is beautifully snowy and delightfully sweet, making them a standout on any dessert platter. Get ready for a truly delightful experience with every bite of these cookies. You’ll find a wonderfully tender, almost crumbly texture that melts in your mouth, studded with the rich, buttery crunch of finely chopped pecans. The cookies are generously enrobed in powdered sugar, creating a sweet, ethereal coating that balances the underlying richness of the butter and vanilla. The overall flavor is comforting and festive, making them an instant favorite. Despite their elegant appearance, these are incredibly simple to prepare, making them accessible for home bakers of all skill levels who want to create a truly special homemade dessert. This recipe for Pecan Snowball Cookies is a beloved classic, known by charming aliases such as Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies, or Butterballs, highlighting their universal appeal. While the recipe uses finely chopped pecans, you could explore other nuts if you prefer, though the pecan's buttery notes are signature here. Ensure your butter is cool, but not refrigerator cold, as specified, for the best dough consistency. These buttery, powdered-sugar-coated cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, ideal for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Their delicate appearance makes them a beautiful addition to any dessert spread.