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Pecan Snow Cookies Recipe

Pecan Snow Cookies Recipe

Buttery pecan snowballs dusted in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth holiday cookie. Simple dough, big cozy flavor.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 28

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature
  • 0.66 cup powdered sugar for the dough
  • 1.75 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2.2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.9 cup pecans, finely chopped toast for extra flavor
  • 1.25 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Toast pecans on a sheet for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Cool, then chop very fine.
  • Cream butter and the powdered sugar for the dough until light and smooth.
  • Beat in vanilla and salt until evenly combined.
  • Add flour in two additions, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in chopped pecans. Chill the dough for about 20 minutes to firm slightly.
  • Scoop level tablespoons of dough, roll into 1-inch balls, and space 2 inches apart on sheets.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes until set and just turning golden on the bottoms, not browned on top.
  • Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll warm cookies in coating sugar.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool completely, then roll once more for a snowy finish.

Notes

Swap half the pecans with walnuts for a nuttier twist, or add a pinch of cinnamon to the coating sugar. Store airtight at room temperature for 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months and dust again after thawing.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pecan Snow Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.