My boyfriend grew up in Kentucky so when came across this recipe looking for a bday treat I knew I had to try this recipe
❄️ Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
These delicate shortbread-style cookies are rich, buttery, and packed with finely chopped pecans. Rolled in powdered sugar—twice for that perfect snowy finish—they’re a festive favorite that practically melt in your mouth.
🧾 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | 2 sticks |
| Powdered sugar | 1 ½ cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | Pinch |
| All-purpose flour | 2 ¼ cups |
| Finely chopped pecans | 1 cup |
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, ½ cup of the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour until a soft, smooth dough forms.
Step 3: Mix in the Pecans
Fold the chopped pecans into the dough until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Shape and Bake
With slightly damp hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls (you should get about 36). Arrange on your baking sheet, spacing slightly apart. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden.
Step 5: Cool and Coat
Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. Place the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each cooled cookie in the sugar until fully coated.
Step 6: Optional Second Coat
For an extra snowy look, roll the cookies a second time in powdered sugar after the first layer has set.
Step 7: Enjoy!
Serve and enjoy these soft, nutty bites of winter magic!
