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Pecan Snowball Cookies are a traditional cookie made with a simple shortbread type of dough mixed with chopped pecans, then rolled in powdered sugar for a festive (and sweet) finish. They are easy to make and even easier to eat!
There are many versions of this cookie, called by many names: Russian Tea Cakes, Italian Wedding Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Snowball Cookies. Call them whatever you would like. I just call them good. This version includes pecans, plus, I added a dash of cinnamon, because a hint of spice is always nice.
As far as cookie making goes, these are pretty easy to make. The dough for these Pecan Snowball Cookies is almost identical to that of Pecan Sandies. Powdered sugar is used for this recipe instead of the granulated sugar called for in the Pecan Sandies recipe.
Begin by beatingtogether the butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. In goes the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Next, gradually mix in the flour, salt, cinnamon and ice water. Combine well. Mix in the chopped pecans until incorporated. Wrap dough with plastic wrap and chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, form 1-inch balls and place on lined baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake at 250-degrees for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and while still warm, roll each cookie inconfectioners’ sugar. Place on cooling rack and allow to totally cool. Once the cookies have cooled, if desired, toss them with moreconfectioners’ sugar for extra sweetness.
These Pecan Snowball Cookies are a nice sweet bite to serve with coffee, tea or cocoa. Or if you are looking for an edible gift idea, these cookies package well for gift giving during the holidays. Of course they are certainly a pretty addition to a holiday cookie tray!
Here are some more cookie recipes to add to the cookie tray:
- Pecan Meringue Cookies Recipe
- Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
- Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe
- Man Bars Cookie Bars from South Your Mouth
Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe
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Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe
Yield: 40
A traditional cookie made with a shortbread type cookie base with the addition of finely chopped pecans.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, slightly softened
- 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (walnuts may be substituted)
- additional confectioners' sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250-degrees F. Line baking sheets with baking parchment.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together butter andconfectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, cinnamon and ice water. Mix to combine well.
- Continue to mix while sprinkling in the chopped pecans. Mix until incorporated.
- Wrap dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a lined baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
- Bake at 250-degrees F for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and while still warm, roll each cookie inconfectioners' sugar. Place on cooling rack and allow to totally cool. If desired, once the cookies have cooled, toss with moreconfectioners' sugar for extra sweetness.
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Originally published December 24, 2014.
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22 comments on “Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe”
Southern Gal —Reply
Another one of our favorite cookies for the holidays only we call them Tea Balls. I like Pecan Snowballs better!
Amy Johnson —
“Tea Balls” work too! Merry Christmas to y’all! xoxo
Amy —Reply
One of our All Time Favorite cookies. We make these more than everything else.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings —Reply
These looks delicious. They are my mom’s favorite Christmas cookie so I’d better get on it!
Susie Mandel —Reply
I love these cookies!! I have never made them so I look forward to it!
Vicky —Reply
Bake at 250 for 40 minutes?
Amy Johnson —
Yes.
Lisa —Reply
We roll the dough around Hershey’s kisses and then bake.
Amy Johnson —
Nice!
Leah —Reply
can these be kept in the freezer? 🙂
Julie —
I would think you could freeze them! Maybe put them on a cookie sheet and freeze them separately first, then put them in your freezer bag or other container! Hope this helps!
Sabrina —Reply
I used to eat these as a kid and haven’t seen a recipe for them in year, so thank you for the reminder and for the snowball recipe (like the pecans too for texture and taste)
Veronika Simic —Reply
250° F or 250° C?
Amy Johnson —
250-degrees F
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