Description
Delightful buttery cookies with rich pecan flavor, perfect for holidays or any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour, chopped pecans, and salt until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling in additional powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely and dust with more powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor. Double dusting with powdered sugar enhances sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pecan cookies, southern desserts, holiday baking, butterballs