Snowball Cookies are chewy cookies with a nutty pecan flavor rolled in powdered sugar. This classic winter Cookie is perfect for holiday cookie platters!

Snowball Cookies

Do you love holiday cookies?

Snowball Cookies are a classic winter cookie that everyone loves. They’re chewy, nutty and rolled in powdered sugar. You can use them for your holiday cookie platters or just enjoy them with some hot cocoa!

Homemade Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat to share with friends and family this holiday season! There’s no need to order them from a bakery, you can easily make them yourself right at home. You probably already have some, if not all, of the ingredients in your pantry.

To get started making this classic winter cookie, just follow our step by step instructions below!

Here’s how to make them.

Equipment Needed

• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• large mixing bowl
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• cooling rack

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 
• 1/2 cup crushed pecans 
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 tbsp vanilla 
• 1 cup powered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the softened butter and a 1/2 cup of powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl and combine.

Add the vanilla to the bowl.

Slowly add the flour to the mixture. 

Stir in the crushed pecans.

Roll the dough into teaspoon sized balls and place onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Remove the cookies from the oven and place onto a cooling rack.

Roll each snowball cookie in the leftover powered sugar. 

Serve & enjoy!

Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or just want to make some cookies for this year’s holiday season, these snowball cookies are sure to be a hit. If you have a question bout making this recipe, or if you give this recipe a try and have feedback, please leave a comment below.