Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies (Printable Version)

Tender, buttery cookies loaded with pecans and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped

→ Finishing

07 - 1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until pale and fluffy. Add salt and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
03 - Gradually add all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a thick, soft dough forms.
04 - Fold in finely chopped pecans, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
05 - For a more rounded shape, cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
08 - Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While warm, roll each cookie gently in powdered sugar to coat.
09 - Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust generously with additional powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use high-quality butter and fresh pecans for a richer flavor and delicate crumb.

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