Description
Deliciously rich and buttery, these Pecan Pie Balls are a delightful twist on traditional pecan pie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year, these bite-sized cookies are coated in powdered sugar and packed with the nutty flavor of pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a second coating.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans before chopping them.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for the best mixing results.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg