Description
A delightful cookie recipe featuring pecans and a buttery texture.
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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans, mixing until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies freeze well; wrap them tightly before freezing.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Georgia Okeeffes Pecan Butterballs, pecan cookies, butter cookies