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Pecan Snowball Cookies are such a treat with a tender shortbread base, studded with crunchy pecan pieces and a powdered sugar finish. These classic Christmas cookies are a fun way to satisfy your cookie craving without overindulging. Snowball cookies cookies are soft, chewy, and sweet, and they come in a variety of flavors including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, and in this case, crunchy pecans.
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– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – 5 Tbsp granulated sugar – 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract – 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans – 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
Using a handheld electric mixer (or stand mixer), cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
Step 1
Gradually add the flour, beating after each addition. Stir in the finely chopped nuts until blended.
Step 2
Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 45 minutes. While the dough is in the fridge, preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 3
Remove dough from the refrigerator and scoop 1-inch balls. Roll the balls with your hands until round. Place dough balls about 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake in a preheated oven until the cookies are just beginning to brown around the bottom edges, about 12 to 14 minutes, being careful to not overbake.
Step 4
Carefully transfer cookies to wire racks for a couple of minutes. Spoon the powdered sugar into a sifter and dust the cookies while they are still warm. Let the sugar-coated cookies cool completely, then dust once again with the confectioners sugar.
Step 5
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