Holiday Pecan Snowballs
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Oct 31
- 1 min read
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Storage:
These shortbread cookies keep wonderfully in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Make Ahead:
The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking, making holiday preparations simpler.
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Flavour Tip:
For extra warmth, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the flour mixture.
Notes
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Prepare ingredients and combine dry: Preheat oven to 325 °F (160 °C). In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the all purpose flour, white sugar, and salt.
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Form the butter dough: Add the soft butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and blend well. Use a spatula or mixer to combine the mixture until it forms a soft, cohesive dough.
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Mix in the pecans: Add 2 cups of the minced pecans to the dough and stir gently until they are just incorporated.
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Roll and coat: Roll the dough into small, evenly sized balls. Roll each ball in the remaining 1 cup of minced pecans, gently pressing the nuts into the surface to secure them.
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Bake and finish: Place the prepared dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown around the edges. Once the cookies have cooled completely, roll them generously in icing sugar before serving for a beautiful snowy finish.
Instructions
1 cup (227 g) soft butter
2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour
½ tsp (3 g) salt
¼ cup (50 g) white sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
3 cups (360 g) minced pecans (2 cups for dough and 1 cup for rolling)
icing sugar (for rolling)
Holiday Pecan Snowballs
Anthology of Crumbs
Gather your loved ones for a cozy afternoon of holiday baking with this timeless recipe. These are the shortbread cookies that hold cherished memories: buttery, tender, and intensely fragrant with vanilla. The simple dough is easy to roll into its classic ball shape, making it the ideal treat for any winter celebration. This is the one essential Snowball recipe your kitchen needs for a snowy, delicious finish.
Servings :
∼4 dozen cookies
Calories:
Prep Time
15 min
Cooking Time
25 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
40 min
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