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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

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Buttery cookies packed with pecans and finished with a snowy layer of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 60 grams powdered sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 280 grams all-purpose flour
  • 110 grams pecans, finely chopped
  • 120 grams powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 60 grams powdered sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add salt and vanilla extract, mixing to combine thoroughly.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a thick, soft dough forms.
  4. Stir in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. If a more rounded cookie shape is preferred, cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough into 2.5 cm balls and space them 5 cm apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cookie bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
  8. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, gently roll each one in powdered sugar to coat.
  9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust generously with additional powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality butter and fresh pecans to achieve a rich flavor and delicate crumb.

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