These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a classic holiday treat that are simple to make and irresistible to eat. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are packed with finely chopped pecans and a hint of vanilla, then rolled in a sweet blanket of powdered sugar. Their delicate, crumbly texture and nutty flavor make them a perfect addition to any cookie platter.

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Ingredients:

How To Make Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies:

1. Step 1: Prep & Cream: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth.
2. Step 2: Mix in Dry Ingredients: Mix in the flour, salt, vanilla extract, and finely chopped pecans until everything is well blended and forms a dough.
3. Step 3: Shape & Bake: Form the dough into 36 small balls and place them on a parchment-lined or well-greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.
4. Step 4: Cool & Coat: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool to room temperature on the baking sheet. Once cooled, add the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar to a bowl and gently toss the cookies in it to coat them completely before serving.