Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup cinnamon-sugar (for coating)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and pecans, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Immediately roll the warm cookies in cinnamon-sugar while still hot.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 54 per cookie
- Total Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Buttery, crumbly cookies
- Cinnamon-sugar coating adds a sweet and spicy touch
- Perfect for parties and gatherings
User Comments:
- "These cookies were a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures." - Sarah B.
- "They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I couldn't stop eating them!" - Emily M.
- "I added a dash of cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra warmth." - John L.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar, as this will help the cookies become light and fluffy.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before rolling them in cinnamon-sugar, as this will help prevent the coating from melting.
