Sugary Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

30 minutes to prepare 16-20 cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cinnamon
16 whole pecans, roasted
1 cup sugar for dipping

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla for 2-3 minutes, or until fluffy and lightened in color.
Set mixer to low then slowly add flour and a pinch of salt. Once combined, scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll into a 1-inch ball.
Set out a bowl for the sugar. Dip each ball into the sugar, covering only the top half of the ball. Set ball on an ungreased cookie sheet and press thumb into center to create an impression.
Place a single pecan into thumbprint. Repeat, leaving 2 inches of space between each ball, until all of the dough is used, making approximately 16-20 cookies.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool before serving.
Recipe adapted from 12 Tomatoes