Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.
Mixing:
1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in vanilla extract.
Combining:
1. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
2. Fold in chopped pecans.
Chilling and Baking:
1. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, place on sheet, and flatten slightly.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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