Description
Delightful and buttery cookies with finely chopped pecans, dusted with powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Incorporate the flour and finely chopped pecans into the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set but not browned.
- Coat the warm cookies in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
- Cool completely before indulging.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier blending. Roll cookies gently but firmly to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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