These buttery pecan shortbread cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive snowflake shape, they are perfect for Christmas baking and will impress family and friends alike.

This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a rich, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with the crunch of pecans. Ideal for chipcooks desserts, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.

Delicious Snowflake Cookies Recipe

These snowflake cookies are made with finely chopped pecans and a buttery dough that bakes to a delicate golden color. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making them a great addition to your holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and chopped pecans. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into a log about 1 inch in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
5. Cut and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 10g