Categories: cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup finely chopped, toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high, beat butter and granulated sugar until light abs fluffy, about 3 minutes.

2. Beat in vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix on low until a stiff dough forms.

3. Scrape down sides of bowl; add pecans and chocolate chips. Mix just until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls about 1 inch apart on prepared pans. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

6. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until set on top and lightly browned around edges.

7. Place powdered sugar in a large, deep bowl. Let cookies rest on pans 5 minutes.

8. Working with a few at a time while cookies are still warm, gently roll in sugar to coat. Place on wire racks to cool completely. Roll again in powdered sugar.

9. makes about 3 dozen.

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