# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Butter & Sugar
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Nuts (optional)
06 - 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Beat the softened butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then blend in vanilla extract.
03 - Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined, then incorporate chopped nuts if desired; dough will be crumbly but cohesive when pressed.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheet spaced one inch apart.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until bottoms turn lightly golden while tops remain pale.
06 - Cool cookies for 5 minutes, then roll gently in powdered sugar while warm. After cooling completely on a wire rack, roll again for a snowy finish.
