Vanilla Pecan Snowball Cookies
Sweet, nutty, and snowy-soft—these vanilla pecan snowball cookies are a must-bake this holiday season. So simple, nostalgic, and delicious!
Servings: 36 snowballs
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut liquor (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups toasted pecans (see notes for recipe)
- 1 cup powdered sugar or vanilla sugar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.2. In a bowl, beat together the butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the flour, pecans, and salt, beating until combined. 3. Roll the dough into tablespoon-size balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes, until the cookies are set. Let sit 5 minutes, then roll each cookie through 1 cup powdered sugar while hot.4. Let the cookies cool, then roll each through the sugar one final time. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Notes
Sugared Vanilla Pecans
Toss 2 cups of pecans with 2 teaspoons of honey and 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and toss with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Bake 2 extra minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let cool, then chop.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal
