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Description
Classic holiday cookies with a nutty, buttery flavor and a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly on the baking sheets before rolling in powdered sugar. Cool completely on wire racks, then roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense pecan flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg