Tender Butter Pecan Snowball Cookie Bites
These tender butter pecan snowball cookie bites are buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they offer a comforting snack with a delicate powdered sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120g) pecans, toasted and finely chopped
Instructions
- Toast the pecans: Place 1 cup (120g) of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
- Chop the pecans finely but not into dust. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted chopped pecans evenly.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are just golden but tops remain pale.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar to coat fully.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust with another layer of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use butter softened but not melting to avoid greasy cookies. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Be gentle when mixing flour to keep cookies tender. Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for best coating. Dough can be chilled for 15 minutes if too soft to roll. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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