Description
These classic snowball cookies are tender, buttery, and filled with finely chopped pecans. Rolled in powdered sugar while warm and again once cooled, they’re a melt-in-your-mouth holiday favorite that’s simple and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup very finely chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in flour, chopped pecans, and salt until the dough is fully combined.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
- Let cookies cool slightly on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Use walnuts or hazelnuts instead of pecans for variation.
- For a festive touch, mix crushed candy canes with the powdered sugar coating.
- Add a small chocolate piece in the center of the dough ball for a hidden surprise.
- Use parchment between layers when storing to prevent sticking.
- Dough and baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
