Snowball Cookie Recipe
This classic Christmas Snowball Cookies recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray and only requires a few ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- parchment paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- hand mixer
- Large Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar divided
- 2 teaspooons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup powdered sugar on medium speed. Add vanilla extract.
- Add in the salt and flour, mixing slowly until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop cookie dough using a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop or a large tablespoon and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are just starting to brown. Remove from the oven and cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes.
- Add ½ cup powdered sugar to a medium bowl and roll the warm cookies in it. Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Step 8. When the cookies have completely cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar.
Notes
Storage and Freezing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. Transfer the cooled cookies to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.4mg
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