snowballs

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

These cookies are tender, buttery gems that melt in your mouth. They are a favorite cookie for the holidays, but are scrumptious all year 'round.

(1 rating)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For snowballs

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • powdered sugar for rolling

How To Make snowballs

  • 1
    In a large mixer bowl, combine flour, nuts, sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 3-4 minutes until well mixed.
  • 2
    Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove immediately. Roll in powered sugar while still warm and again when cool.

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