Pecan Snowball Cookies
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Pecan Snowball Cookies

35 min30 servingsSource: Food Network

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

35 min

Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies rolled in powdered sugar. Also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies.

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and powdered sugar until light. Mix in vanilla.

  3. 3

    Add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.

  4. 4

    Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.

  5. 5

    Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden but tops are still pale.

  6. 6

    Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Roll again once completely cooled.

Recipe Source

Food Network
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