Snowballs

By debby-3

Snowball cookies are a favorite Christmas cookie recipe, but these pecan-filled cookies are scrumptious all year 'round.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 325°F.

Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes).

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes; roll in powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool