Cream Cheese Pecan Snowballs in 30 Min

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is lightened and creamy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
5. Fold in the toasted pecans by hand using a spatula to ensure the nuts are evenly distributed without overworking the dough.
6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms into a 1-inch ball.
7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cookies look set and matte on top, but not browned.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
10. While still warm, roll each cookie in the sifted sugar.
11. Let them cool completely on a wire rack, then roll them a second time for a thick, white appearance.