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Ingredients
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
1 cup additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in finely chopped pecans.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake 12–15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
Let cookies cool slightly (about 5 minutes), then gently roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
Allow to cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar for a thick, snowy coating.
Store in an airtight container up to one week.