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PECAN SNOWBALL COOKIES

Pecan Snowball Cookies

These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are an easy, classic treat that's a delightful addition to any festive spread. These melt-in-your-mouth buttery pecan shortbread cookies are baked to perfection and rolled in powdered sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • Additional confectioners' sugar for coating about 1-2 cups

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, ½ cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans.
  • Scoop out the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 1 inch of space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are light brown. Be careful not to overbake.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 3-5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  • Place about 1 cup of confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each warm cookie in the sugar until coated, then place them back on the wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll them in confectioners' sugar once more before storing or serving.