Buttery Pecan Snowballs Recipe
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
These classic cookies are melt-in-your-mouth treats with rich pecan flavor—
perfect for holidays or anytime you want something sweet.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup powdered sugar + 1 cup for rolling
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Pinch of salt
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2 sticks butter, room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Mix flour, ½ cup sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
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Stir in vanilla and pecans. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are golden but tops are pale.
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Cool slightly, roll in powdered sugar, then roll again once fully cooled.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
