Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
120kcal
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar reserve some for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts if preferred
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Method
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
- Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving1cookieCalories120kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein1gFat8gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol15mgSodium20mgPotassium50mgSugar2gVitamin A100IUCalcium10mgIron0.5mg
Notes
For an extra festive touch, dust with extra powdered sugar before serving. Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.