Wrap up these favorite holiday cookies in a pretty paper stocking to give as a sweet holiday treat.
The look just like snowballs.
Add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Credit:Brie Goldman
Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
Beat in the water and vanilla until combined.
Beat in as much of the flour as you’ve got the option to with the mixer.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour and the pecans.
Cover; chill for 30 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape.
Preheat oven to 325F.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake about 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Transfer to wire racks; cool.
Place the 1 cup powdered sugar in a large plastic bag.
Add cookies to bag in batches.
Gently shake to coat.
Shake cooled cookies in cocoa powder mixture.
To Store:
Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
