Ingredients:
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup + 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until well combined. Gradually blend in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed. With slightly wet hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, roll each cookie in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated. Serve these buttery pecan snowball cookies as a delightful holiday treat or gift them to loved ones!
