Snowball cookies
A buttery, shortbread cookie that is filled with small pieces of pecans and then rolled in powdered sugar. A classic cookie!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and 1 cup of the powdered sugar on medium speed. Then add in the vanilla mix for 1-2 minutes. Next, add the flour and mix. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Use a tbsp or cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. Roll into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 13-14 minutes until bottoms are lightly browned. Let cool slightly for 5 minutes, then roll in the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.