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snowball cookie recipe
Clara Pepper

Irresistibly Easy Snowball Cookie Recipe for Joyful Holidays

Delightful snowball cookie recipe that offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and nutty richness, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 -24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat together the softened unsalted butter, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of finely chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt until combined.
  4. Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into walnut-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Place the dough balls on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are light golden brown and the tops remain pale.
  7. Allow cookies to sit on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While warm, roll in powdered sugar for a charming snowy appearance.
  9. Once cooled, roll in powdered sugar again for extra sweetness, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • Avoid overbaking for the best texture.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts for a different flavor.
  • For a surprise, form dough around a Hershey kiss or Rolo caramel.
  • Add crushed peppermint candy canes to the powdered sugar for a festive touch.
  • Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to two months.

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