❄️ Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

The Classic Holiday Cookie That Melts in Your Mouth

These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies (also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes) are tender, nutty, and coated in a dusting of powdered sugar that makes them look like little snowballs. With their rich buttery flavor and crunchy pecans, they’re a holiday favorite — but so easy, you’ll want to make them year-round!

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🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

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