Cookies for Christmas 🎄

#HolidaysWithShorts #ShortsIRL Ingredients  * 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter , do not soften * 1 ½ cups powdered sugar * 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract * 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour * 1 cup whole pecans , chopped Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed 1 minute. You don’t want the butter to be too soft. I usually just set it out for 10 minutes beforehand. Mix in 3/4 cup powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla. Scrape down the sides. Add the flour and mix on low speed just until combined. Mix in the pecans until combined. Using a small cookie scoop, portion dough into Tablespoons and roll into balls. You can fit 24 per sheet. Bake 13 to 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly brown. Let cool on pan 5 minutes. Place the remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar in a bowl. Roll the warm cookies in the p