Perfect Snowball Cookies Recipe Easy Holiday Treat
These buttery, crumbly snowball cookies with a nutty crunch are the perfect holiday treat, easy to make and universally loved.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently stir in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about an inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Roll them a second time once completely cooled for an extra snowy look.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm.’, ‘Toast stale pecans for a fresher flavor.’, ‘Double coat the cookies in powdered sugar for a snowy look.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Protein: 1
Keywords: snowball cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, nutty cookies, powdered sugar cookies