Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Creaming: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until it’s smooth and well combined.

Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.

Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, blending well after each addition.

Pecans: Stir in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Shape: Take small amounts of dough (about a tablespoon) and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden.

Sugar Coating: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool slightly. While they’re still warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Place them on a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can roll them in powdered sugar again for an extra snowy appearance.

Serve and Enjoy: These cookies can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container for up to a week.