Description
Delicate, buttery cookies with finely chopped pecans rolled in powdered sugar, these Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies melt in your mouth and bring cozy holiday charm to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, then fold in finely chopped pecans until dough forms.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Chill the dough balls for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
- While still warm, roll cookies gently in powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then roll again for a snowy finish.
- Serve and enjoy with coffee, tea, or as part of a festive platter.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping for deeper flavor.
- Chill dough if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
- Store cookies in layers with parchment between to keep them pristine.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or citrus zest to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg