Description
Pecan Snowball Cookies are sweet, buttery treats with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple ingredients and rolled in powdered sugar, these classic cookies are a holiday favorite that’s easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or serving at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cups pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, chopped pecans, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to form a dough.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out 1-inch balls of dough. Roll them between your palms to form round balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in additional powdered sugar until fully coated. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake—snowball cookies should remain pale on top and only lightly browned on the bottom.
- Use finely chopped nuts for the best texture and even distribution.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar again once completely cooled for an extra snowy look.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
