Snowballs
Snowballs are tender, nutty cookies coated in powdered sugar, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich pecan flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat, they appeal to those who enjoy buttery, nut-filled confections with a snowy finish. Easy to make and delightfully festive.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners sugar.
- Mix with hands until thoroughly blended.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Form the chilled dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until set but not brown.
- Let the cookies stand for 1 minute after baking.
- Remove from the sheet and cool partially on wire racks.
- While still warm, roll the cookies in confectioners sugar, then roll again for a snowy coating.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
682
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).