Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour, salt, and chopped nuts until fully combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom. Allow cooling slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- After they cool completely, give them another generous dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute walnuts or pecans with almonds for a unique twist.
- For added warmth, sprinkle cinnamon into the dough before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 15g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg