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Delicious Pecan Butterballs inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's recipe

Pecan Butterballs

Delightful little buttery cookies, rich in pecan flavor and coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For mixing and rolling.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balance the sweetness.
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans You can toast them for extra flavor.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling Consider adding a bit of cinnamon for sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped pecans.
  6. Shape the dough into approximately 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cookies are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
  2. Cool the cookies for about 5 minutes, then carefully roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
  3. Allow them to cool completely, and then roll them in powdered sugar one more time before serving.

Notes

These cookies are best served fresh after they are rolled in powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze without powdered sugar, wrapped tightly.