Pecan puffs are soft, slightly sweet butter cookies, packed with pecans! This easy cookie recipe is the bite-sized cookie to bake for a Christmas cookie exchange or holiday dessert platter.
In medium bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until well blended.
Stir the pecans and the flour into butter mixture.
Roll the dough into small balls (I like to use a small scoop to help make them uniform). Place balls on non-stick baking sheet or baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
Bake for 30 minutes (yes, 30 minutes) until set and lightly browned.
Cool slightly so you don't burn yourself, about 2 minutes. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. To glaze, put the baking sheet back into the oven for one minute.
Remove cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Serve or store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week or up to three months in the freezer.