Description
Delightful melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a buttery base and a crunchy pecan flavor, dusted in powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well blended.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and finely chopped pecans, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, being careful not to over-bake.
- Let them cool for a few minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely on a wire rack and dust with more powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture. Cool cookies adequately before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, pecan cookies, holiday treats, Christmas cookies, family recipes