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Irresistible Brown Butter Pecan Snowball Cookies

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These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are dusted with sweet powdered sugar and feature the nutty flavor of browned butter paired with toasted pecans for a rich and indulgent taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup toasted and finely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool for 5 minutes before using.
  2. Toast the Pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let them cool, then finely chop.
  3. Mix the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  4. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) again if needed. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll and Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  7. Cool and Coat: Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack. While they’re still warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Let them cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar a second time for that classic snowball look.

Notes

[‘Brown butter adds a nutty and caramel-like richness to the cookies.’, ‘Toast pecans to enhance their flavor.’, ‘Chill the dough for easier handling and better cookie shape.’, ‘Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for the perfect snowy look.’]

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Keywords: brown butter, pecan cookies, snowball cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, Christmas cookies

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