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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, about ½ cup at a time, until the dough comes together.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the additional powdered sugar until fully coated.
Place the sugar-coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, give the cookies a second coating of powdered sugar for a perfectly snowy finish.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.0 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.3 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 763 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
