Description
Discover the timeless charm of Georgia O’Keeffe’s Pecan Butterballs — buttery, nutty cookies that melt in your mouth. Perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence, these classic cookies are simple, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden (tops should remain pale).
- Cool for 5 minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once fully cooled, roll again for that signature snowy coating.
Notes
- Toast the pecans for 5–7 minutes before using to enhance flavor.
- Roll cookies while warm for better sugar adhesion.
- Avoid overbaking — the cookies should be pale and tender, not browned.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These cookies freeze beautifully — thaw and re-roll in sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes