christmas snowball cookies

The perfect Christmas cookie for your holiday cookie exchange! These easy cookies are light, tender and sweet made with pecans and powdered sugar. They are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Snowball Cookies

salted butter, softened

vanilla extract

sugar,

all-purpose flour

pecans, finely chopped

Add the butter in the bowl of a...

Add the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip on medium speed until light and creamy.

Add ¾ cup powdered sugar to the creamy...

Add ¾ cup powdered sugar to the creamy butter and mix on low to incorporate. Switch to medium high speed and beat until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Add the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture...

Add the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.

While the mixer is on low speed, gradually...

While the mixer is on low speed, gradually add the flour one spoonful at a time. Once all the flour is added, turn the speed up on the mixer and beat until well mixed and comes together in a dough ball.

Add the finely chopped pecans. Mix to incorporate....

Add the finely chopped pecans. Mix to incorporate. The mixture will be very thick and pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap...

Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.

When ready to bake, remove the cookie dough...

When ready to bake, remove the cookie dough from the fridge to warm slightly. Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare two cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Pour 1 cup of powdered sugar into a large shallow bowl and set aside.

Scoop out the snowball cookies with a small...

Scoop out the snowball cookies with a small cookie scoop (or by 1 tablespoonfuls). Roll into a ball gently with your hands and place balls on cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until...

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bottoms are just starting to turn light golden brown.

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow...

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Then roll them in a bowl of powdered sugar to coat them completely.

Once completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar...

Once completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again. The second coat of powdered sugar should stick very well and give a heavy powdered "snowball" look.

This snowball cookie recipe is a Christmas tradition and my favorite cookie! These melt-in-your-mouth buttery pecan shortbread cookies are baked to perfection and rolled in powdered sugar.

Snowball Cookies Recipe

unsalted butter

sugar (confectioner’s sugar)

salt

pecans

sugar

In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment on medium speed, cream the butter and powdered sugar. Turn the mixer to low and add the salt, vanilla, flour, and pecans. Roll the dough into one-inch balls using a 1-tablespoon scoop. Place on parchment-covered baking sheets a few inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Do not over-bake

Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool just enough to handle them. Pour 1 cup powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Gently roll the cookies in the powdered sugar. Use a fork to scoop under each cookie and gently shake to remove excess powdered sugar. Place on cooling racks. Once completely cooled, roll in the powdered sugar again.

It sounds delicious minus the Unwrapped Hershey Kiss, oops! Lol I’m going to try these with AP GF flour

I love anything butter pecan so I was super excited to make these! Thank you for such a delicious recipe!

These are my favorite cookies to make and eat at Christmas!

Pinning these for the holiday season. My neighbor always brings these over and we absolutley love them. Thank you for the recipe.

Oh yes please!!! These are my favorites! I love all the powered  sugar on these snowball cookies. So good!

These are always a family favorite cookie during the holidays! I am looking forward to giving your recipe a try! Yum!

So simple, delicious, and perfect for the holidays!

I simply LOVE butter pecan cookies and these snowballs look amazing!

This recipe was so easy to make and my kids absolutely loved them! I'm going to be making a big batch of these again at Christmas this year!

I took the liberty and exchanged for a low carb version, using Lakanto powdered substitute, unsweetened coconut and almond flour.  They are wonderful!  Just thought others may want that option, nothing wrong with your recipe, classic!

this is one of those recipes that's been in my family since before i was born in 1970. my mom makes them every year and they're one of the first cookie to be totally eaten first. i also make them, but i use an eighth teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla and use finely chopped walnuts. Blessings to all!

So easy and perfect! I used almonds because that’s what I had. I used 1/2t almond extract and 1t vanilla. Absolutely the best version I have ever had and I’ve made many different recipes for these in my time. Can’t wait to do the lemon version. Thank you!!

These are one of my very favorite cookies! We always make them at the holidays, but I get random cravings for them throughout the year. So yummy!

So yummy - these didn't last long in my house!

I love snowball cookies! We make them every holiday season. They are so easy to make and delicious!

I used to have a neighbor who made these and would always bring some for Christmas. Miss them so much ever since we moved! NEED to make them this year and your recipe sounds amazing

These snowball cookies look super inviting and easy to make. Thank you for the detailed instructions.

Absolutely delicious! These cookies literally melt in your mouth!

These were so buttery and slightly crunchy like heaven. Loved it!

My mother always made these cookies at Christmas and for nearly 40 years I have been making them without her recipe but they were never quite the same. I made these today and I am in heaven! These are exactly how I remember my Mom’s cookies! The texture is amazing and unlike many recipes that are too sugary these allow the taste of the pecans to be appreciated. 
Thank you so much for taking me home again!!!
Sherron

Just like Mom's! I haven't made these cookies in years and this year was missing my mom so much. I couldn't find her recipe but found yours. Easy to make and so delicious! I made a double batch because I know they will go fast. My mom would have said YES to your recipe also. Thank you!

First time ever making these and they turned out amazing.  Melt in your mouth, buttery deliciousness.  I will definitely be making again.  Thanks for the great recipe.

My absolute FAVORITE!! They are so amazing and I love the crunch!

These are some of my favorite cookies ever! They are so simple and SO delicious!

I love your recipe! So easy to make - I love making these for my family on the weekend!

I'm 65, and I remember my granny making these. I learned a lot about cooking from her.

These are SO good!  They were one of my late husband's favorites.  I used to put off making them because of having to do the mixing part by hand until I discovered that my Kitchen Aid stand mixer can make this dough so the hard work is covered!  :-)

Delicious and festive! They disappear so fast I’m going to make another batch. Any advice on storage?

Great recipe! Easy and delicious 🖤 thank you

I accidentally grabbed almond extract at the store so used that instead of vanilla.  So very yummy. Love this easy recipe.

These pecan snowball cookies are so yummy and were fun to make with the kids.  I'll make this recipe again soon for my holiday cookie baskets!

This is really perfect!! My kids enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth

My favorite cookies! This recipe is amazing!!

These are the best cookies!! I could eat my weight in these delicious cookies. My absolute favorite. 

We tried these out and they are delicious! I will definitely be making another batch for Christmas this year.

The best Christmas cookie ever. We use this recipe every year and they turn out perfect every time. We will be making them again this year. Merry Christmas in advance. 

Snowball Cookies, the timeless treats with a thousand names! ☃️🍪 Your classic recipe for these buttery shortbread delights is simply mouthwatering. The powdered sugar coating adds that perfect touch of sweetness, making them an irresistible treat. Quick to make, delicious, and freezer-friendly – what more could we ask for? Excited to try making these cozy delights in our own kitchen!

These snowball cookies are wonderful! They are always a friend and family favorite. They just melt in your mouth. 

This is my favorite snowball cookie recipe. I make them every year and I love them even more each year. Don't overbake them. They are perfect after 10-12 minutes. 

Your Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies recipe is a winner! The way you break down the steps makes me feel like a baking pro in the making.

These are the best. Hands down my favorite Christmas cookie. You will love them!

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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Pecan Snowball Cookies melt-in-your-mouth with their buttery, nutty texture and sweet powdered sugar coating. A must-try for cookie lovers!

Pecan Snowball Cookies

unsalted butter (at room temperature)

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter with ⅓ cup of powdered sugar. Cream at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed for 30 seconds, or until combined. Add the chopped pecans, flour and salt and mix at low speed until no streaks of flour remain.

Set the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop the dough into even portions, then roll each into an even ball. Makes about 18. Place on the prepared sheet pan, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then roll the slightly warm cookies in the remaining powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then dust any remaining sugar on the cookies until they are thoroughly coated.

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