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Cream Cheese Pecan Snowball Christmas Cookies

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These cookies are a festive delight, combining rich cream cheese with buttery texture and a nutty pecan crunch. Ideal for holiday gatherings and creating memories.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, separated
  • 1 1/3 cups pecan pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Pulse pecan pieces with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until finely chopped.
  • Cream together softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and butter until smooth.
  • Mix in vanilla, then gradually add flour and sea salt.
  • Fold in finely chopped pecans.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 14 to 17 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, and cool before rolling again.

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Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for easier mixing.
Consider rolling in powdered sugar twice for a better appearance.
Dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 25