Description
These Cinnamon Snowball Cookies are buttery, nutty delights rolled in a sweet cinnamon powdered sugar coating. Soft and crumbly on the inside with a crisp sugary shell, these festive cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces very finely chopped pecans (about 1 cup)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coating
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, and salt to the butter mixture. Stir until everything is just combined; the dough may appear slightly crumbly, which is normal.
- Form Cookies: Using about 1½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll into balls and place them about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Prepare Coating: While the cookies bake, combine ¾ cup powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl or zip-top bag for easy coating.
- Cool and Coat: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer the warm cookies to the powdered sugar and cinnamon mixture and gently shake or toss to coat them completely.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier mixing and better cookie texture.
- Finely chopping pecans ensures an even distribution throughout the cookie.
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the dough.
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies to keep them tender inside.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon snowball cookies, holiday cookies, pecan cookies, powdered sugar cookies, cinnamon cookies
