Pecan Snowflake Cookies

Name: Pecan Snowflake Cookies
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 3 dz.
Ingredients: 1 c. pecans; 1 c. confectioners' sugar, divided; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted cold butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for working; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

They're a delightful alternative to classic Christmas sugar cookies.

By Taylor MurrayPublished: Oct 30, 2019

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Yields:

3 dz.

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

A light dusting of confectioners' sugar looks practically like snow! Pro tip: Try a variety of snowflake cutter sizes to increase the visual appeal of these already gorgeous cookies.

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Ingredients

1 cup pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for working
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Step 1Pulse pecans and 3/4 cup sugar in a food processor until finely ground, 10 to 12 times. Add butter and vanilla. Pulse until smooth, 14 to 16 times. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon. Process until combined, 15 to 20 seconds. Roll between parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Chill until firm, 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Step 3Using a floured snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until lightly golden brown around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks.
4. Step 4Dust with remaining 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar.