Pecan Snowballs

Submitted by Little Bee

"These are my all time favorite Christmas cookie since I was a child. My Grandmother made them every year. They are very easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 pinch salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add Confectioniors sugar,flour and salt. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in more confectioners' sugar.

Reviews

[Theresa P]

Sweet , buttery , and nutty ! These are a lovely little cookie for the holidays !! These Snowballs just melt in your mouth , they are sooo good !! Thank You for sharing this recipe !