Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies
Description
Grandma's snowball cookie recipe with pecans has been passed down through the generations and is a family-favorite during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup white sugar, or to taste
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2 eggs
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4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat together shortening, butter, and white sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
3
Sift flour and salt into creamed butter mixture and stir just until dough is combined; fold in pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool cookies slightly, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool cookies completely and roll again in confectioners' sugar.