Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies

Grandma's snowball cookie recipe with pecans has been passed down through the generations and is a family-favorite during the holiday season.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup shortening
• 0.75 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.75 cup white sugar, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.