{"id":440469,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=440469"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:13","slug":"christmas-cookie-recipes-with-pecans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-pecans\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Simple Christmas Cookie Recipes with Pecans to Delight Your Holiday Baking **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, the air fills with the delightful scent of baking cookies. There&#8217;s something magical about creating sweet treats that bring joy to friends and family. If you&#8217;re ready to impress with your baking skills, these pecan-infused recipes will surely become your go-to holiday favorites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-pecans\/#Pecan_Snowball_Cookies\" >Pecan Snowball Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-pecans\/#Pecan_Chocolate_Chip_Cookies\" >Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-pecans\/#Pecan_Pie_Cookies\" >Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pecan_Snowball_Cookies\"><\/span>Pecan Snowball Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5584278\/pexels-photo-5584278.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Pecan Snowball Cookies\" title=\"Pecan Snowball Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Daisy Anderson on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-cookies-decorated-with-various-facial-expressions-5584278\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LavenderBlush\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/best-snowball-cookies-1760534842.jpg\" alt=\"Best Snowball Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/11171\/snowballs-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Snowball Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (675 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Crimson\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pecan-snowball-cookies-1760534842.jpg\" alt=\"Pecan Snowball Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/recipes\/pecan-snowball-cookies\" target=\"_blank\">Pecan Snowball Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Southern Living<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (10 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snowball-cookies-recipe-1760534843.jpg\" alt=\"Snowball Cookies Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/snowball-cookies-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Snowball Cookies Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6 (63 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie that feels like a little piece of winter wonderland. These pecan snowball cookies are rolled in powdered sugar, giving them a snowy appearance and a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are perfect for any holiday gathering or cozy night in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 cup finely chopped pecans<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies so special is their simplicity and the unique combination of flavors. The buttery richness combined with the crunchy pecans creates a delightful contrast that everyone loves. Plus, rolling them in powdered sugar right after baking gives them that classic holiday look that\u2019s sure to impress. Make a batch, and you\u2019ll find them disappearing almost as quickly as you can bake them!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/super-easy-snowball-cookies-pecan-balls-mexican-1760534980.jpg\" alt=\"Super EASY Snowball Cookies | Pecan Balls | Mexican ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XJ3EHueuXlo&#038;vl=it\" target=\"_blank\">Super EASY Snowball Cookies | Pecan Balls | Mexican &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pecan-snowball-cookies-1760534980.jpg\" alt=\"Pecan Snowball Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DOrVI1NnB6Y\" target=\"_blank\">Pecan Snowball Cookies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cinnamon-pecan-snowball-cookies-1760534980.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon Pecan Snowball Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=79ZplNU3OI8\" target=\"_blank\">Cinnamon Pecan Snowball Cookies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pecan_Chocolate_Chip_Cookies\"><\/span>Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/19837526\/pexels-photo-19837526.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies\" title=\"Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by wutthichai charoenburi on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/tower-of-cookies-with-chocolate-19837526\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Bisque\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-chip-pecan-cookies-1760534848.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southernbite.com\/chocolate-chip-pecan-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Southern Bite<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (30 reviews). Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Gold\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-chip-pecan-cookies-1760534849.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kellyneil.com\/chocolate-chip-pecan-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Kelly Neil<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 32 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LemonChiffon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butter-pecan-chocolate-chip-cookies-1760534849.jpg\" alt=\"Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/butternutbakeryblog.com\/butter-pecan-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Butternut Bakery<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (48 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Take your classic chocolate chip cookie to the next level by adding crunchy pecans! These cookies are chewy and bursting with chocolatey goodness, making them a favorite among both kids and adults. The combination of chocolate and pecans creates a delightful nutty flavor that\u2019s simply irresistible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chopped pecans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe is popular for its rich flavors and chewy texture. The pecans add a delightful crunch that pairs perfectly with the gooey chocolate chips, creating a cookie that feels both indulgent and homey. Plus, the aroma of these cookies baking is enough to make your whole home feel festive! 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Total Time: 27 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>If you love pecan pie but want a fun twist, these pecan pie cookies are the answer! They capture all the delicious flavors of the classic dessert in a convenient cookie form. With a rich, buttery base and a gooey pecan topping, these cookies are bound to become a holiday staple.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chopped pecans<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup corn syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for pecan topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The magic of these cookies lies in their unique texture and flavor profile. The buttery dough combined with the sweet and sticky pecan topping creates an experience similar to biting into a slice of pecan pie, but in portable form. They are perfect for sharing and are sure to delight anyone who loves that classic holiday taste. Trust me; you\u2019ll want to keep this recipe handy all season long!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in the festive spirit with these three delightful Christmas cookie recipes featuring pecans that will elevate your holiday baking and impress everyone at your celebrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-440469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cookies","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440469"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440469\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=440469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=440469"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=440469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}