Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla, flour, nuts, and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely and dust again with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For a variation, substitute almonds or hazelnuts.
- Do not overbake—cookies should remain light in color.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg