These buttery pecan snowball cookies are soft, crumbly, and coated generously in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and deliver classic comfort in every bite.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Additional powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and smooth.
Mix in vanilla extract and salt until combined.
Gradually add flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans.
Roll small portions of dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake until set but not browned, keeping cookies pale and tender.
Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, cool completely, then roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.