Myrna's Hungarian Pecan Cookies Recipe

Myrna's Hungarian Pecan Cookies

Delight in the buttery, nutty bliss of these Myrna's Hungarian Pecan Cookiesa timeless treat that melts in your mouth! Perfect for holiday baking or any sweet craving, this recipe yields approximately 4 dozen small cookies that'll have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 48 servings): Calories 94, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 1 mg

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
2. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with vanilla extract. Add 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar, then gradually incorporate the flour and chopped pecans, mixing just until combined.
3. Form the dough into 3/4-inch balls and place them spaced out on the baking sheets.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, spread the remaining confectioners' sugar on a plate. Let cookies cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then roll each in the sugar until fully coatedlet them sit in the sugar for about a minute to absorb it.
6. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers for irresistible freshness!

Recipe courtesy of Gale Gand, "American Brasserie" by Gale Gand, Rick Tramonto, Julia Moskin, MacMillan Publishers, 1997

Roll up your sleeves and bake these treasures todayyour kitchen will fill with warm, pecan-scented magic that'll create lasting memories!