Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup 2 sticks, softened
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chopped nuts: 3/4 cup pecans, walnuts, or almonds are popular choices
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup for the dough + 1 cup (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until the dough comes together. Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Shape the Cookies:
- Take small pieces of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about an inch apart.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not yet browned.
Coat with Powdered Sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. While they're still warm, roll them in the 1 cup of powdered sugar. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a generous coating.