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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pecan Snowball Cookies are buttery, tender treats coated with powdered sugar for a festive, snowy finish. Perfectly crumbly with a delightful crunch from finely chopped pecans, these classic cookies are easy to make and ideal for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates the base for tender cookies.
  3. Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, combining everything carefully until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the finely chopped pecans into the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing which preserves a tender texture.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them spaced about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for slight spreading.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes or until the bottoms are just lightly golden brown, ensuring they are fully baked yet tender inside.
  7. Initial Roll in Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then while still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar for the initial coating, maximizing the snowy effect.
  8. Final Sugar Coating: After the cookies have completely cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a bright, snowball-like finish and added sweetness.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Chop pecans finely to ensure even texture and good bite in every cookie.
  • Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar twice is crucial for that classic snowball cookie appearance and texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and powder sugar coating.
  • These cookies freeze well; thaw at room temperature before serving and re-roll in powdered sugar if needed.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/melt-in-your-mouth-pecan-snowball-cookies-recipe/