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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth buttery pecan cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cups minced pecans
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Sift together the flour and salt, then stir into the butter mixture.
  • Mix in the minced pecans with a wooden spoon.
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy your cookies!

Notes

For a twist, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.
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