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Snowball cookies
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5 from 3 votes

Snowball Cookies

These Snowball Cookies are easy to make and are melt-in-your-mouth over-the-top delicious! Made with a small handful of ingredients, they will become a new favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: snowball cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (226 grams)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (49.5 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour (240 grams)
  • 2 cups chopped pecans (228 grams) optional
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together just until combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat to combine.
  • Add in the flour and (pecans if using) and beat until just combined.
  • Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, scoop out cookie dough, roll, and place on a parchment or silicon mat-lined baking sheet an inch apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
  • After removing them from the oven, let cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then very gently roll them in powdered sugar. Allow them to cool completely and then roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg