Snowballs

Snowballs

Ingredients/Components

• granulated sugar - 2 Tbsp
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• confectioners sugar - 1 item
• finely chopped pecans - 1 c
• sifted all-purpose flour - 1 c
• soft butter or margarine - 1/2 c

How to make snowballs:

In large bowl combine all ingredients except confectioners sugar. With hands, mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate dough 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Form dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set, but not brown. Let stand 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool partially. Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm; roll again. Makes about 20.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.