Laura Howard: Home for the Holidays Hop!

11/13/13

Home for the Holidays Hop!

Its that time of year when we all begin to give thanks. I'm thankful for so many things, some of them being great author friends and wonderful readers!
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November 13th - November 18th

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One thing I'm grateful for is time spent making cookies with the kids. We have several holiday favorites, but this year we kicked off the season a bit early with a batch of Snowball Cookies. They were a huge hit, I don't think they lasted more than an hour between the six of us!




2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 325°F. Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 18-25 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes; roll in powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool.

Enjoy!


              


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31 comments:

  1. Jennifer WNovember 13, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    sounds great, thanks carpediem5366 at yahoo dot com

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  2. jkbNovember 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    The stories sound fantastic. Thanks to all the authors for the giveaway!
    Janet jkbsfsd at msn.com

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  3. StephanieNovember 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing! The picture is beautiful. I have had these before and they are tasty, they weren't as pretty as the ones in your pic but very yummy!

    By the way, I love the covers of your books Laura! They are some innocent and sweet looking! I have never read them but will have to check them out!

    Happy Holidays!
    Stephanie
    Stephanie's Book Shelf
    stephaniesbookshelf.blogspot.com

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  4. JeanMPNovember 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    A very yummy sounding cookie, looks easy to make. Thanks for the recipe.
    skpetal at hotmail dot com

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  5. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Thank you for the amazing giveaway. Happy Holidays. esseboo@yahoo.com

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  6. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    looks good!! Your books sound fab as well!!! :)

    viajeradelmar@aol.com

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Looks yummy. Thanks for a great post and awesome giveaway!!!!!
    kac_030@yahoo.com

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  8. Kera MNovember 14, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Thanks for the recipe! Bbyg612@yahoo.com

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  9. Missie1November 15, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love new cookie recipes to share & make with my 3 teen daughters. This one is new to me, so Thank You soooo much. Happy Holidays

    Missie Jones
    missie25524 (at) netzero (dot) com

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  10. UnknownNovember 15, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Those look yummy. Marie.mattingly88@gmail.com

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  11. UnknownNovember 15, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    So I love your snowballs :) Hubby's Grandma makes them too but they are "pecan fingers" so yummy. Thank you for being part of the hop

    j.m.platt83@gmail.com

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  12. UnknownNovember 16, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    I am so going to try that recipe! Thanks Laura!

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  13. Enchanting ReviewsNovember 16, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    these looks yummy! Thanks for the recipe and have a happy thanksgiving! amybowens34@yahoo.com

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  14. Cara ONovember 17, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Thank you for sharing! Caraolson24@yahoo.com

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  15. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Yum! Thanks for the recipe!
    Robin
    lovbooks641@gmail.com

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  16. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Now I know what to make you for Christmas ;)
    beckster7219 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. Michelle BledsoeNovember 17, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I will have to get all the kids together and have a baking day when they are off for the holidays. So many great recipes to try.

    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  18. Koala Reading DenNovember 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Thanks for the hop and recipe. I have added to my collection, hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
    koala571 (at) msn (dot) com

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  19. Stormy VixenNovember 17, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Sounds like great cookies! Thanks for sharing the hop and the giveaways. Wishing you a wonderful and magical winter wonderland! evamillien at gmail dot com

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  20. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Yum!
    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com
    GFC: BookAttict

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  21. magic5905November 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Sounds delicious. Thanks for the awesome hop.
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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  22. SheriVNovember 17, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Love these kind of cookies

    smurfettev AT gmail DOT com

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  23. MerNovember 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Both the cookies and the book covers are so pretty!

    dancingcelt at gmail dot com

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  24. NatashaNovember 18, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Sounds like some delicious cookies!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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  25. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    My mother made these every Christmas, but she called them Pecan Butterballs. They just melt in your mouth.

    blueshedevil32 AT gmail DOT com

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  26. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Thank you for the recipe. Thank you for your participation in the giveaway.
    Angela
    angie1977t@gmail.com

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  27. ShadowNovember 18, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Hi! You have my mouth watering! These cookies sound and look delicious! I can see why yours didnt last long! I dont think they would here either! lol My family loves there sweets! hehe Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway!! Happy Thanksgiving!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Love these cookies, but I've never known how to make them, so thank you!

    Karen(dot)arrowood(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  29. Tina BNovember 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Cookies are one of my favorite things to eat, especially if they are covered in powdered sugar. ;)
    Thank you for sharing.
    trb0917 at gmail dot com

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  30. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing such an wonderful post.As Holidays are coming everyone wondering to do something new in this holiday.Hope this will help a lot..

    Villa House in Odessa

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