This is probably one of my favorite kinds of cookies, I love them. They are almost like shortbread, but I loved the pecans in them and of course the powdered sugar. I got this recipe from a Mexican cookbook that was given to me.
Makes 30-60 cookies depending on how big you make them
-1 cup butter, softened
-2 cups powdered sugar
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
-pinch of salt
-1 1/4 cups pecans, finely chopped
1.) Preheat the oven on 375°F. Beat, or stir, the butter in a large bowl until fluffy and then beat, or stir, in 1 cup of the powdered sugar with the vanilla.
2.) Gradually add the flour and salt. The dough will be very dry, but make sure you mix it well. Add in the pecans. Use your hands to knead it.
3.) Use your hands to pack the dough into round cookies. It will make about 60 bite size cookies or 30 medium cookies. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and really dig into the dough. Then, flatten the balls of dough with your thumb just a bit after placing them on wax paper on a baking sheet.
4.) Bake for 10-15 minutes until they are turning golden brown around the edges. Remove from pan and let cool completely
5.) Put the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl. Add a few cookies and heavily coat them with the sugar. Pack them in an air tight container.
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