Delectable Easy Snowball Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Easy Snowball Cookies are light, buttery treats that melt in your mouth, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttery, Cookies, Easy Snowball Cookies, Holiday, pecans, treats

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Cooling Time: 5

Total Time: 25

Servings: cookies

Calories: 120kcal

1 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable; reduce additional salt.
½ cup Confectioners’ Sugar Avoid granulated sugar for a true snowball texture.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract for a deeper taste.
1 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit if allergic; you can use more vanilla extract instead.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free option, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
¼ teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing the overall taste.
1 cup Pecans (finely chopped) Substitute with walnuts for a different twist or omit for nut-free cookies.

½ cup Additional Confectioners’ Sugar It’s crucial for achieving that signature snowball effect.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for your delightful treats.
Beat the unsalted butter and ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, and gradually blend in the all-purpose flour and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they’re evenly distributed for that lovely nutty flavor in every bite.
Scoop dough and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on the cookie sheets with enough space in between.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
Cool the cookies on the sheets for 3-5 minutes, then gently transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Roll the warm cookies in additional confectioners’ sugar, then once cooled, roll them in sugar again for an extra snowy coating.

For a fun twist, dust with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Refrigerate the cookies for up to 7 days if desired.