Description
Delightful cookies with a soft, buttery base and a hint of sweetness from powdered sugar, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour, salt, and nuts until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Let them cool for a few minutes and then roll in additional powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Tips for better texture: Use softened butter, avoid overmixing the dough, and roll in sugar while warm for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg