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Snowball cookies covered in powdered sugar with one cookie broken in half showing crumbly texture

Classic Snowball Cookies Recipe

4 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
These buttery snowball cookies melt in your mouth with every bite, bringing back childhood holiday memories. Toasted pecans and double powdered sugar coating create the perfect festive treat that becomes everyone's favorite tradition.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings:36
Course:Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:American, Holiday
Calories:95kcal
Cost:$6.75
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar for cookie base (90g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (227g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt for flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract preferred
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour unbleached (281g)
  • ¾ cup toasted pecans chopped (100g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for coating (120g)

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or stand mixer For mixing cookie dough to perfect consistency
  • 2 Half baking sheets To bake cookies evenly
  • 1 Cookie scoop 1.25 inch For uniform cookie sizing
  • 1 Wire cooling rack To cool cookies properly

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spread pecans on baking sheet. Toast for 7-10 minutes until just golden brown, then cool completely and chop coarsely.
  2. Using food processor or stand mixer, combine powdered sugar, room temperature butter, and salt until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes for perfect texture.
  3. Beat in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour until mixture resembles large crumbs. Fold in cooled chopped pecans until dough comes together.
  4. Using 1.25 inch scoop, portion dough into 20g balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best results.
  5. Arrange chilled cookies 2 inches apart and bake at 350°F for 14-16 minutes until just barely golden on top with golden brown bottoms.
  6. Roll hot cookies in powdered sugar immediately, then again once cooled completely for that signature snowy appearance and extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 18gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

The magic of these snowball cookies lies in the double powdered sugar coating and toasted pecans. These holiday treats bring back memories of grandmother's kitchen and create new traditions that families treasure for generations.