cookware
- large baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- electric hand mixer
- large shallow bowl
- cooking racks
1 | Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. |
2 | Sift flour once, add salt, and sift again. |
3 | Cream butter until soft, add sugar gradually, and beat well. Add pecans and vanilla; mix. |
4 | Add the flour mixture and combine thoroughly. |
5 | Shape dough into finger lengths, balls, or flattened balls. |
6 | Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet about one inch apart. |
7 | Bake in the 325°F oven for 22 minutes. |
8 | Remove from the oven. While cookies are still hot, roll in powdered sugar. Rest on a cooking rack. Once cooled, roll in powdered sugar once more. |
9 | Serve immediately or store in an airtight container. |