These delightful snowball cookies are a Christmas tradition. Their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with the sweetness of powdered sugar makes them irresistible.

#### Ingredients:

- **1 cup butter**, softened

- **1/2 cup powdered sugar**

- **1/4 teaspoon salt**

- **1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract**

- **2 1/4 cups flour**

- **1 cup finely chopped pecans**

- **1 cup powdered sugar** (for dusting)

#### Directions:

1. **Preheat Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. **Cream Butter and Sugar:**

   - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. **Add Salt and Vanilla:**

   - Mix in the salt and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. **Add Flour:**

   - Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

5. **Fold in Pecans:**

   - Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. **Shape the Cookies:**

   - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

7. **Bake:**

   - Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on the bottoms.

8. **Cool:**

   - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. **Coat with Powdered Sugar:**

   - Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them in the remaining powdered sugar to coat them generously.

10. **Serve and Enjoy:**

    - Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or your favorite holiday beverage!

These cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a joy to make and share during the holiday season. Enjoy!