Pecan Snowball Cookie Bites

My 3-year-old loves these cookie bites, and so do most people who try them.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans

  • 1 tablespoon sifted confectioners' sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 4 baking sheets.

  2. Beat butter and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Stir in vanilla extract. Stir in flour gradually; mixture will be crumbly. Add pecans and work into the dough.

  3. Pinch off dough in teaspoons; roll in hands to form balls that are about 1/2-inch in diameter. Place onto the prepared baking sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and browned on bottoms, 15 to 18 minutes.

  5. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97 Calories
8g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 30mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.