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Butter Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Butter Pecan Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery treats featuring a delightful crunch from chopped pecans. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are rolled in powdered sugar twice for a snowy finish, making them perfect for festive occasions or anytime you crave a classic, nutty cookie.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ lb butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat together on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Flour and Pecans: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture. Continue mixing until a consistent dough forms, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Finally, fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  4. Shape Dough Balls: Using your hands, portion the dough into approximately 15 equal balls, each about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Place these dough balls spaced about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are just lightly golden on the edges.
  6. Cool Slightly: Transfer the baked cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes, so they firm up slightly but are still warm.
  7. First Sugar Coating: Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Gently roll each warm cookie in the powdered sugar ensuring all sides are coated. Place the cookies back onto the cooling rack.
  8. Second Sugar Coating: Once the first coating has settled, roll the cookies in the powdered sugar again for a double snowy effect that enhances sweetness and appearance.
  9. Final Cooling and Storage: Let the cookies cool completely on the rack. Serve immediately or store them in a sealed container to maintain freshness for up to 3-4 days.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming.
  • Chop pecans uniformly for consistent texture in every bite.
  • Double coating with powdered sugar adds to the signature snowball effect and sweetness.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans and perhaps add vanilla or almond extract for flavor.

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