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Pecan Finger Cookies served on a red napkin on a white plate.

Pecan Finger Cookies

These Pecan Fingers are melt in your mouth delicious! This is sure to be a recipe you return to year after year.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 dozen cookies
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, plus additional for rolling cookies
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups ground pecans

Instructions

  • Cream butter using a mixer. Add ¼ cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and water; mix well.
  • Add flour, salt, and pecans, and mix until blended.
  • Cover and chill dough for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  • Form dough into rolls about 1 ½ to 2 inches long and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for one hour. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • While the cookies are still warm, roll in powdered sugar to coat.
  • Let cookies cool, then serve immediately or store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Notes

If you're using unsalted butter, increase the salt to ½ teaspoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal
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