2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Very finely chopped pecans
1/2 c Sifted confectioners’ sugar
pn Salt
1 ts Pure vanilla extract
8 oz Unsalted butter, softened
Confectioners’ sugar
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have an ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.
2. Mix together the flour, nuts, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and
salt in a large bowl; stir in vanilla. Work in the butter until the
mixture comes together and forms a ball.
3. Shape the dough into 24 patties with fairly straight sides.
Arrange on baking sheet. Bake until very lightly colored, 25 to 30
minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool slightly then sift a thick
layer of confectioners’ sugar over.
Yields
24 Cookies