Candy Cane Snowballs

Submitted By: Ester Stoltzfus

Ingredients

• 2 cups softened butter
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 31/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 8 ounces white candy coating
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners sugar. Stir in vanilla.

Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the top of each cookie into the coating, and then into the peppermint candy.