pecan snowball cookies

Sweet and nutty pecan snowball cookies (Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies) are little melt-in-your-mouth balls of buttery shortbread with nuts.

Pecan Snowball Cookies

butter,

confectioners' sugar

teaspoon vanilla extract

flour

pecans, finely chopped

Cream the butter and sugar together using a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add vanilla and beat on medium until incorporated. Gradually add the flour and beat on low speed until combined. Add pecans and beat until incorporated. Turn the mixer to high speed and beat for 2 minutes until dough becomes more breadcrumb like and less dry (You should be able to easily shape the dough into a ball using your hands).

Line two half sheet baking pans with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and roll into a 1-inch ball with your hands and place an inch apart on the baking sheet. Once the baking sheet is full, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes, until they are golden brown on the bottom edges.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in a bowl of confectioners' sugar while still warm, until completely coated. Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. The sugar at this stage will melt and be slightly sticky. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar once completely cooled.

Such a tasty dessert recipe!! We have a 9 year old foster kiddo who was asking to make a "different" kind of cookie and this fits the bill!

These are going to be my new go-to for Afternoon Tea with the ladies! So easy and addictive too,

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

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are beautiful, delicate and full of rich, buttery pecan flavor. Dusted in powdered sugar, they are such a great holiday treat and one of the easiest cookies you can make. Your cookie platter will not be complete without these melt-in-your-mouth cookies!

Easy Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

butter

powdered/confectioner’s/10x sugar

tsp vanilla extract

flour ((sifted))

powdered/confectioner’s/10x sugar (or as needed for coating the cookies)

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350℉. Prep and gather all ingredients.

Chop the nuts by pulsing them in a food processor if you have not purchased them pre-chopped. The nuts need to be chopped finely and should be in very small pieces for nutty bits throughout the cookies.

Lightly grease a cookie sheet or sheet pan with butter. Alternatively, line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream them together using a paddle attachment until they are well-combined. (You can also use a hand blender.)

Add the vanilla extract, then mix in the flour and salt and blend well. Next, stir in the chopped nuts on low until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Transfer the batter to a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, for at least two hours and up to 12 hours.

When ready to bake, remove the batter from the refrigerator. Scoop and shape the cookie dough into small round balls (about 1” diameter each), pressing the dough together in your hands. The dough is quite crumbly so you will need to press the dough into balls to hold a round shape instead of just rolling them between your palms as in forming a meatball. Place the formed balls onto the greased or parchment-lined sheet pan or cookie sheet about ½” apart. As there is no baking soda or powder in the batter, the cookies will not expand or rise while baking, so they can be placed close to each other on the pan.

Spread out 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar on a sheet pan so that is it ready to be used to coat the hot cookies.

Transfer the pan of raw cookies to the middle rack in a 350℉ preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned.

Roll cookies in powdered sugar: As soon as the cookies are removed from the oven, carefully pour them into the powdered sugar in the sheet pan and shake the pan back and forth so that they become coated in the sugar. Use a spoon or a spatula to help this process along. The cookies are very hot, so be careful if you try to use your hands for this! Be sure that the cookies get coated completely in the powdered sugar. Add more sugar as needed. Transfer the sugar-coated cookies back to the baking sheet.

Allow cookies to cool completely, then roll them again in powdered sugar before serving or storing. Remove excess powdered sugar, then store cookies in a cookie tin. They will stay fresh for about one week at room temperature, if they are around that long!

These Pecan Snowball Cookies have just 7 ingredients that can be found in most pantries and the perfect nutty flavor for the holidays.

butter (room temperature)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add the butter and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed until creamy.

Add the flour, pecans, sugar, and salt to the bowl. Beat until the flour is well combined and a dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and work in any remaining bits.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes or until it’s workable.

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough and roll into balls.

Place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the top of the cookie is dull and pale in color. It shouldn’t be brown though.

Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or paper towel to continue to cool until they can be handled.

While they’re still warm, roll in a small bowl of powdered sugar until completely coated.

Place back on the wire rack or paper towel to cool completely.

Once the cookies are cooled completely, roll again in the bowl of powdered sugar until completely coated.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

I’ve always wanted to try this, And now I’m for sure going to, I have ate them before and I love them!! But can’t stop eating them! Thanks so much for your site ❤️💋🙏

These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are tender, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar—an easy, classic treat perfect for any occasion.

pecan halves

all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 and 1 1/2

unsalted butter, softened

Toast pecans: place pecan halves on baking sheet and roast for 7-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

In food processor, grind pecans and measure out 1 cup.

Place the 1 cup pecans back in food processor and add 1/2 cup flour. Pulse until mixed.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Blend until creamy, then add the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour. Blend until just mixed and add the ground pecan mixture.

Mix on medium until the dough is well-blended and stiff. Scrape dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and cover completely.

Chill for at least 30 minutes. The dough can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for several days or placed in freezer.

When ready to bake, scoop off tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place balls about an inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 17-19 minutes, until tops are golden and bottoms just starting to brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

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