Pecan Snow Cookies Recipe
Pecan Snow Cookies Recipe made with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, pecans, and powdered sugar coating.
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Servings: 2 dozen
Ingredients
Pecan Snow Cookies
- 1 c unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 c pecans finely chopped
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Prepare the baking sheets.
- Line 1 to 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Beat the butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fluffy and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar.
- Add 1/2 c powdered sugar to the butter and beat until fully combined.
Add the vanilla and salt.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Add the flour.
- Add the all-purpose flour and beat until the dough is fully combined.
Fold in the pecans.
- Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
Chill the dough, if desired.
- For a firmer dough and better shape retention, chill the dough for 30 minutes to 2 hours. The dough may also be frozen for later use.
Portion the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch scoops.
Arrange on the baking sheets.
- Place the dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake the cookies.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are just slightly golden.
Cool the cookies.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
Coat with powdered sugar.
- Roll the cooled cookies in the remaining 1 1/2 c powdered sugar until fully coated.
Apply a second coating, if needed.
- If the powdered sugar absorbs into the cookies, roll them in powdered sugar a second time.
Serve or store.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
To make this Pecan Snow Cookies Recipe gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend. Verify that the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pecans, butter, salt, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free or free from gluten-containing additives. Use clean mixing bowls, utensils, measuring cups, baking sheets, and cooling racks to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients.