Description
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies are soft and flavorful with a delightful crunch from finely chopped pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese. Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, beat the two ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Next, add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until the blend becomes light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
- While your dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough is chilled, scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball between your hands.
- Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar.
- Once cooled completely, finish with another dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for preventing spreading, and using room-temperature ingredients helps with mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 100 calories per cookie
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Protein: 1 g