Snowball Cookies
Buttery, nutty cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for holidays or any cozy occasion.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then gradually add 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt until just combined.
- 4
Fold in 1 cup finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- 5
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden and cookies are set.
- 7
Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll each cookie in remaining 1.5 cups powdered sugar while still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
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