Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
0.5 cup

10x sugar

1 cup

butter

2.5 cup

plain flour

1 tsp

vanilla

0.25 tsp

salt

0.75 cup

pecans

finely sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Combine butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~3 min

Add finely sliced pecans to the mixture.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Form the dough into 1/2-inch balls.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 6
~3 min

Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, approximately 14 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove from oven and immediately roll the hot cookies in powdered sugar.

Step 9
~3 min

Allow the cookies to cool completely.

Step 10
~3 min

Roll the cooled cookies in powdered sugar again.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the dough before forming into balls to prevent spreading.

Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.

Don't overbake the cookies; they should be light brown, not dark.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with hot tea or coffee.

Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Hot chocolate

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Russia

Cultural Significance

Traditional holiday treat

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holiday
Party
Baking

Popularity Score

75/100

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