Buttery Pecan Snowballs (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup softened butter.
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½ cup confectioners' sugar.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla.
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2 cups regular flour.
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4 ounces pecans, chopped super fine.
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¼ teaspoon salt.
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¾ cup confectioners' sugar.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon.
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat your oven to 375°F. Combine the cinnamon sugar mix and put it aside.
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Whip butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla till light and airy. Add flour, pecans and salt, mixing just until everything comes together.
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Roll dough into 1½ tablespoon balls and set them about an inch apart on your cookie sheet.
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Pop in oven for 9-12 minutes. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
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While still warm, toss cookies in the cinnamon-sugar blend until they're fully covered.
# Additional Tips:
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Walnuts work great as a pecan substitute.
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You can freeze these for later.
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They'll stay fresh for 3 days if kept at room temperature.