Honey Pecan Snowballs
Indulge in the delightful taste of Honey Pecan Snowballs, a beloved recipe from The Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a staple during the holiday season and are reminiscent of cozy stays at the Wickwood Inn B&B in Saugatuck, MI. With their buttery texture and the sweetness of honey, each bite brings a hint of nostalgia. Perfect for cookie trays or as a sweet treat to share with friends and family, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
36
Servings
50
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
sweet butter
8 (tablespoons, softened)
honey
3 (tablespoons)
unbleached all-purpose flour
1 (cup)
salt
1/2 (teaspoon)
vanilla extract
1 (tablespoon)
shelled pecans
1 (cup, chopped moderately fine)
confectioners' sugar
3/4 (cup)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease one or two cookie sheets.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add in the honey, continuing to mix until well combined.
3
Sift the unbleached all-purpose flour and salt together, and gradually add to the butter-honey mixture while mixing at low speed.
4
Stir in the vanilla extract and the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
6
Once chilled, form the dough into small balls, about the size of a quarter, ensuring they are uniform in size for even baking.
7
Place the formed balls on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and set.
9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. When cool enough to handle, roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar.
10
Allow the cookies to cool completely, then roll them again in the confectioners' sugar for an extra snowy finish.
Nutrition Information
2.9g
Fat
5.8g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Honey Pecan Snowballs?
Honey Pecan Snowballs are melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies made with honey and pecans, typically rolled in confectioners' sugar.
Which cookbook is this recipe from?
This recipe is from The Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe produces 36 servings.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each Honey Pecan Snowball contains approximately 50 calories.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 300°F (150°C).
How long should the cookies bake?
The cookies should be baked for 35 to 40 minutes or until they are lightly golden and set.
Should I grease the cookie sheets?
Yes, you should grease one or two cookie sheets before placing the dough balls on them.
How much sweet butter is required?
The recipe requires 8 tablespoons of softened sweet butter.
What amount of honey is needed?
You will need 3 tablespoons of honey for this recipe.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour.
How much salt should be added?
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
How many pecans are needed?
You will need 1 cup of shelled pecans, chopped moderately fine.
What is the purpose of confectioners' sugar in this recipe?
Confectioners' sugar is used to roll the cookies in twice to give them a snowy finish.
How much confectioners' sugar is used?
The recipe specifies 3/4 cup of confectioners' sugar.
Does the dough need to be chilled?
Yes, the dough should be chilled in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour.
What size should the cookie balls be?
Form the dough into small balls about the size of a quarter.
How far apart should the cookies be placed?
Space the formed dough balls about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
When should the first roll in sugar occur?
Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar once they have cooled for a few minutes but are still warm enough to handle.
When should the second roll in sugar occur?
Roll the cookies a second time once they have cooled completely.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains 2.9g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 5.8g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content?
Each cookie contains 0.5g of protein.
Where is the Wickwood Inn B&B located?
The Wickwood Inn B&B is located in Saugatuck, MI.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 ingredients in this recipe.
What is the first step in making the dough?
The first step is to cream the softened butter until it is smooth and fluffy.
What speed should be used when adding flour?
The flour and salt should be added to the butter-honey mixture at low speed.
How should the pecans be prepared?
The pecans should be chopped moderately fine before being stirred into the dough.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, dessert, holiday treats, pecans, butter cookies, snowballs, and classic recipes.