Description
Buttery, nutty cookies that melt in your mouth and sparkle with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and salt, then mix in flour until dough forms.
- Fold in finely chopped pecans for a crunchy, nutty texture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until just set and lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once fully cooled, roll again for a soft, snowy finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- For a more intense pecan flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg