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.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)