Delicious Snowy Pecan Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of these homemade snowy pecan cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe creates perfectly soft and chewy cookies with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar reminiscent of freshly fallen snow. The combination of toasted pecans and rich buttery dough makes these cookies irresistible. Prepare a batch in just under an hour and share the joy of these winter-inspired treats with your loved ones.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the flour, pecans, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. Shape the cookie dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
7. Once slightly cooled, roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar until fully coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the cookies with an additional layer of powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
9. Serve and enjoy these delightful snowy pecan cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or your favorite tea.

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