Description
Deliciously tender cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, featuring rich butter, finely chopped pecans, and a light dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans, mixing just until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls using a melon baller or tablespoon.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until set but not browned.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds. You can also use almond flour for a nuttier version.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- 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: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday cookies, pecan cookies, snowball cookies, desserts