Description
Cinnamon Pecan Snowball Shortbread are melt-in-your-mouth cookies that combine buttery goodness with the warm flavors of cinnamon and toasted pecans. Dusted in powdered sugar, these delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply indulging in a cozy moment. With a foolproof recipe, you can easily create these nostalgic bites that evoke fond memories of baking with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup toasted pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and salt until well combined; the dough may be crumbly.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls (about 1 inch) and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg