Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly stir in the flour and pecans.
3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
5. Once cooled, roll the cookies in the confectioners' sugar and let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• These cookies can be made up to two days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
• Snowball Cookies can be flavored with different extracts such as almond, coconut, or lemon.
• The cookies may be rolled in chopped nuts or sprinkles in place of the confectioners’ sugar.