Description
Grandma’s Snowballs Cookies are a classic holiday treat that’s buttery, nutty, and dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- Extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and chopped pecans, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Let cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Grandma’s Snowballs Cookies, holiday cookies, powdered sugar cookies, nutty cookies