Description
A classic Snowball Cookies Recipe made with butter, pecans, and powdered sugar. Soft, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for the holidays or any day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup very finely chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, pecans, and salt until fully combined.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are light golden and tops remain pale.
- Let cookies cool briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for the perfect snowy finish.
Notes
- Use finely chopped nuts for the best texture pecans, almonds, or walnuts all work well.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa to the sugar for flavor variety.
- Store cookies in airtight containers for up to 1 week; they taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American