Description
Delightful buttery cookies filled with toasted pecans and coated in powdered sugar, perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract, if using.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, toasted pecans, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the sheets, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Allow to cool completely and dust again with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Avoid overmixing the dough for a tender cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, holiday treats, pecans, buttery