Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Make the Dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add salt, vanilla extract, flour, and finely chopped pecans. Mix on low until ingredients are combined, forming a thick dough.

3. Shape and Bake:

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 11 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.

4. Coat in Powdered Sugar:

  • Let cookies cool slightly. Roll them in powdered sugar while warm. For a snowy finish, roll them again once fully cooled.

Storage Tips:

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing: Freeze in layers with parchment paper between. They keep well for up to 3 months.

Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth treats as a cozy addition to any holiday table!

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