Southern Pecan Puffs
Delight in the classic charm of Southern Pecan Puffs, a melt-in-your-mouth cookie treat that combines buttery richness with the nutty warmth of finely chopped pecans. These tender, bite-sized cookies are dusted in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. With just a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for holiday baking, potlucks, or an everyday sweet indulgence. Whether served with a cup of coffee or enjoyed straight from the cookie jar, these southern-style treats embody comfort and tradition in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Step 4
Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, about ½ cup at a time, until the dough comes together.
Step 5
Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.
Step 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the additional powdered sugar until fully coated.
Step 10
Place the sugar-coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Once cooled, give the cookies a second coating of powdered sugar for a perfectly snowy finish.
Step 12
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (717.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3440.6 |
| Total Fat 179.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 24.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 444.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 245.4g | |
| Protein 35.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 138.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 763.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories