Description
These delicate and buttery snowball cookies are packed with chopped pecans and coated in a sweet powdered sugar dusting. Perfect for the holidays or any occasion, these cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a lovely nutty flavor that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and salt until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly incorporated.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly.
- While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them.
- Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again to create a “snowy” effect.
- Enjoy these delicious Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies!
Notes
- Be sure not to overbake the cookies; they should be lightly golden on the bottom to maintain their delicate texture.
- For extra flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before mixing them into the dough.
- These cookies freeze well for later enjoyment; just freeze them before the final dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes