Pecan Snowball Cookies
Pecan Snowball Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that embodies the warmth and joy of festive gatherings. With their rich, buttery flavor, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy moments with a cup of tea. Dusted in powdered sugar, they resemble little snowballs, adding a touch of charm to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (additional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Finely chop the pecans.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, chopped pecans, and salt.
- In a large bowl or mixer, beat the butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Gradually add the flour mixture until combined into a dough.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar and then cool completely on a rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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