Grandma's Pecan Cookie Balls

These easy pecan cookie balls covered in powdered sugar are sweet little treats that are perfect for the holidays, just like Grandma's.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup powdered sugar, divided, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Cream shortening in a bowl with an electric mixer. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar gradually; cream thoroughly. Add flour, pecans, and vanilla extract and blend.

Step 3

Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, baking in batches if needed.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven on one of the top racks until lightly golden, about 15 minutes, watching to be sure the bottoms do not burn.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and roll in some of the remaining powdered sugar while still hot. Let cool, 10 to 20 minutes. Roll again in powdered sugar.