Description
Classic Snowball Cookies are buttery, nutty treats rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These delicate, festive cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a simple, luscious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
For Rolling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven, preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars, in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined with the butter and sugar mixture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients, add 2 cups flour and 1 cup finely chopped pecans to the mixture and stir until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once to ensure even mixing.
- Form Dough Balls, scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball with your hands.
- Place on Baking Sheet, arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies, bake one pan at a time for 15 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown, which ensures a tender center and slight crispness around the edges.
- Cool, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely to set their shape and texture.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar, once cooled, roll each cookie in 1 cup powdered sugar to coat them thoroughly, creating the classic snowball appearance.
Notes
- If using unsalted butter instead of salted, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough to maintain balanced flavor.
- Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and soft.
- You can freeze the cookie dough or the baked cookies themselves for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- For variations, try substituting pecans with walnuts or adding a hint of cinnamon for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
