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Best Easy Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

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These pecan snowball cookies are buttery, nutty, and so tender they practically dissolve in your mouth. Made with toasted pecans and a double coating of powdered sugar, they’re the perfect treat for holidays or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for dough)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (100g) pecans, finely chopped or ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Toast the pecans on a separate baking sheet for 6-8 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened. Let them cool completely.
  2. Pulse the cooled pecans in a food processor until finely ground (texture of coarse sand). Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in ground pecans with a spatula.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden and cookies are set. Rotate sheets halfway through.
  7. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until completely coated.
  8. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  9. Once completely cool, roll cookies in powdered sugar again for a snowy appearance. Shake off excess sugar.

Notes

Toast pecans before grinding for deeper flavor. Double coating of powdered sugar is essential for the snowy look. Cookies taste even better the next day. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use vegan butter and a flax egg.

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