Buttery, nutty, and rolled in powdered sugar — these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are simple, elegant, and always a hit.
Made with just a few ingredients, these pecan cookies are rich and crumbly with a delicate sweetness. Ideal for gifting, cookie trays, or cozy evenings with tea.
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
- Mix in flour, salt, and chopped pecans until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
- While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely, then roll again for that snowy finish.