Description
Delightful cookies with rich butter, crunchy pecans, and a snowy powdered sugar coating, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Mix the flour, chopped toasted pecans, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Powder the cookies by rolling them in powdered sugar while warm, and repeat after they cool for a thicker coating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Toast the pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday desserts, pecan desserts, snowball cookies, family recipes