Absolutely! Here’s a recipe for delicious Pecan Snowball Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the finely chopped pecans.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should not brown.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar until well coated. You can do this by placing some powdered sugar in a shallow dish and gently rolling each cookie in it.
- Cool Completely:
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Second Coating:
- Once the cookies have cooled, you can give them a second coating of powdered sugar for an extra snowy look.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the Pecan Snowball Cookies on a serving plate and enjoy these delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats!
These cookies are perfect for the holiday season or any time you’re in the mood for a sweet and nutty treat. Feel free to adjust the amount of powdered sugar according to your preference. Enjoy!
