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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Dessert

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These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies in some cultures, are a holiday favorite. Their buttery, nutty flavor and delicate powdered sugar coating make them a delightful treat for any festive occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a mixer; add salt, vanilla, flour, and pecans.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 11 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  5. Coat in powdered sugar using a Ziploc bag or bowl; place on cooling racks. Dust again in powdered sugar once cooled.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 11 minutes | Total Time: 21 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies

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