SNOWBALL COOKIES

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These snowball cookies are a must for Christmas, New Year's and weddings. They are delicious and are very easy to make. I usually double the recipe because they tend to disappear quickly.

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 stick butter (16 tablespoons or 1 cup)
1/4 c powdered sugar (plus extra 2 cups in a shallow dish/bowl for coating baked cookies)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp water
2 c all purpose flour
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • 2. Using electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
  • 3. Add vanilla, water and flour and mix well with sturdy spoon.
  • 4. Stir in pecans.
  • 5. Using hands, form mixture into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets or cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • 6. Bake at 300 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 7. Working quickly, roll in powdered sugar while still hot.
  • 8. Let cool, then roll in powdered sugar again.
  • 9. Store in an airtight container.

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