This type of cookie goes by many names: Mexican wedding cookies, Danish wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, snowballs, butter balls. But the idea stays the same: a buttery, nutty, crumbly cookie, tossed in more confectioners’ sugar than seems appropriate. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8Makes: 32 cookies Prep time: 1 hrs Cook time: 40 minIngredients1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks, 256 grams) unsalted butter2/3 cup (84 grams) confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dredging1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups (232 grams) chopped pecans2 cups (256 grams) all-purpose flourFULL RECIPE ►►https://f52.co/2Cps8qT CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.