Description
Delightfully buttery and nutty Snowball Cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings or any sweet treat craving. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine soft butter, chopped pecans, and a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the softened salted butter, sugar, and powdered sugar until creamy and well blended.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined, enhancing the cookie's flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and finely chopped pecans to the bowl. Mix until the dough comes together evenly, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once to ensure thorough mixing.
- Shape Dough: Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball shape for uniform cookies.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the dough balls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake one pan at a time in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Cool: Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely to set their shape and texture.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar: Once cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat them evenly, creating the classic snowball appearance.
Notes
- If using unsalted butter instead of salted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough to balance the flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze cookie dough or finished cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months for longer storage.
- For variations, try different nuts such as walnuts or almonds, or add a hint of cinnamon for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
