Pan De Polvo

• cup butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)↗1
• cups confectioners' sugar↗2
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗1
• teaspoon almond extract↗1⁄4
• cups all-purpose flour, sifted↗2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4
• cup finely chopped pecans1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, ½ cup of the confectioner’s sugar, vanilla and almond extracts in a large bowl and mix for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Gradually add the flour and salt. Use the mixer for the first cup of flour and then work in the remaining flour and finely chopped pecans by hand with a wooden spoon. Dough will be stiff.

4. 4

   Form dough into balls (l level tablespoon each) and flatten to a coin shape. Place on ungreased baking sheet, 1 inch apart. Bake at 325° F on middle oven rack until light golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Let cookies stand for about 1 minute. Place the remaining sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the cookies in the sugar to coat completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.