{"id":27969,"date":"2023-12-07T09:48:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T09:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=27969"},"modified":"2023-12-07T09:48:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T09:48:13","slug":"buttery-pecan-snowball-cookies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=27969","title":{"rendered":"BUTTERY PECAN SNOWBALL COOKIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup finely chopped pecans<\/li>\n<li>Additional powdered sugar for rolling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat the Oven:<\/strong>\u00a0Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1\/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Vanilla:<\/strong>\u00a0Mix in the vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine Dry Ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Pecans:<\/strong>\u00a0Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans. The dough will be slightly crumbly, but it should hold together when you squeeze it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form Dough Balls:<\/strong>\u00a0Shape the dough into 1-inch balls (or your desired size) and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong>\u00a0Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roll in Powdered Sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly. While they are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar until well coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Coating:<\/strong>\u00a0Once the cookies have cooled, roll them in powdered sugar once more for an extra coating. This gives them that \u201csnowball\u201d appearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong>\u00a0Your Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for the holiday season or any time you\u2019re craving a sweet and nutty treat. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1\/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1\/4 cups all-purpose flour 1\/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped pecans Additional powdered sugar for rolling Instructions: Preheat the Oven:\u00a0Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). 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