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