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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

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These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any holiday gathering or special occasion. With a rich, buttery flavor and the crunch of toasted pecans, these cookies are dusted with powdered sugar for the ultimate sweet finish! #PecanCookies #SnowballCookies #HolidayBaking #ButteryCookies #ChristmasCookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

 

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Prepare the oven:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Make the dough:
    Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer until smooth. Adjust the mixer speed to low, then add the salt, vanilla extract, flour, and chopped pecans. Continue mixing until everything is well combined.

  • Shape the cookies:
    Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them a few inches apart on parchment paper-covered baking sheets.

  • Bake the cookies:
    Bake in the preheated oven for about 11 minutes, watching closely to ensure they don’t overbake. They should be lightly golden on the bottoms but not brown on top.

  • Coat with powdered sugar:
    Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Meanwhile, place the powdered sugar in a large Ziploc bag or bowl. Gently drop 3-4 warm cookies at a time into the sugar and shake gently to coat. Use a fork to remove the cookies from the bag or bowl, shaking off any excess powdered sugar. Transfer the cookies to cooling racks and let them cool completely.

 

  • Finish the cookies:
    Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for an extra sweet finish.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the butter is softened before starting to mix the dough.
  • These cookies are delicate, so handle them gently when rolling in the powdered sugar.

 

  • Store the finished cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 1 week.

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