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Christmas Snowball Cookies

Cruncy bites that melt in your mouth
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Oven Time: 18 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter - softened; room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar - plus more for coating cookies
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2¼ cups flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup pecans - crushed/finely chopped

METHOD

  • Using an electric mixer or a spoon, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Next, stir in the flour, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add in the pecans, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop 1 tbsp of dough to form 1 inch rounds. Space about 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until bottoms are golden and tops are just beginning to brown- about 16-18 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes, then roll to coat in powdered sugar.
  • Then allow cookies to cool completely. Some of the sugar may melt as the cookies cool. Toss and coat a second time.