Pecan Orange Snowballs

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Delightful snowball cookies featuring a tender pecan and orange flavor, coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet, nutty treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange rind (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in self-rising flour, chopped pecans, grated orange rind (if using), and vanilla.
  3. Shape the dough into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake at 300°F for 35 minutes.
  5. Allow cookies to cool slightly.
  6. Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
  7. Repeat if desired for a thicker coating.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

457 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 18.3g 23% DV
Carbs 56.6g 21% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 28.7g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 5.5mg
Potassium 228.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 30.3mg 2% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Contains Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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