Description
These Pecan Cookie Balls, also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Snowball Cookies, are delightful treats that are buttery, nutty, and simply melt-in-your-mouth. Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Coated in a dusting of powdered sugar, they make a beautiful addition to any dessert platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
For Rolling:
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually stir in flour and salt until combined, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Form Cookie Balls: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar: While still slightly warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Place on a wire rack to cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
