Description
Delightful melt-in-your-mouth cookies made with butter, pecans, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Toasting pecans beforehand enhances their flavor. Chill dough for easier handling if too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, buttery cookies, pecan cookies, dessert recipes, holiday baking