GRANDMA MINECCI'S SNOWBALL COOKIES

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This is my brother-in-law's favorite recipe passed down from grandmother to daughter in my wife's family for years.

Provided by jimbeau

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup shortening
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
2 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat shortening, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool cookies slightly and roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool cookies completely and roll again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 144.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Abolupe Oluwakayode
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They're so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar coating is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


boniface mwangi
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Jorge M
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the pecans and the powdered sugar. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus. I'll definitely be making these again.


Madison Schreuder
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Aidoo John
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They're so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar coating is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Lil Tj
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Ehab Radwan
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the pecans and the powdered sugar. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus. I'll definitely be making these again.


Thabang
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so soft and fluffy, and the powdered sugar coating makes them extra special. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


TRB King
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're absolutely delicious! The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again, but maybe not as often as I'd like because they are a b


Amanuel Fenta
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I'm not usually a big fan of snowball cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and have a nice, nutty flavor. I also like the fact that they're not too dense. I'll definitely be making these again.


Alice Normoral
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I received so many compliments. They're easy to make and look very impressive. I will definitely be making them again for future parties.


Love Premy
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These cookies are amazing! I've never had snowball cookies before, but these are definitely going to be a new favorite. They're so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar coating just melts in your mouth. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Kumar Yawa
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Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that brings back fond memories of childhood Christmases. The delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture and the sweet, nutty flavor are simply irresistible. I followed the recipe precisely and the c


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