Description
Deliciously nutty and buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped toasted pecans.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place them on a baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, cool for a few minutes, then roll each cookie in additional powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
For a twist, add finely grated orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg