Description
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth shortbread-style cookies filled with chopped pecans and coated in powdered sugar a classic holiday treat that’s simple and irresistible.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5. Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
9. Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
For extra flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Perfect for gifting or holiday cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pecan snowball cookies, butterball cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies