Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and salt on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla until just combined.

Step 3

With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour, beating until well combined. Beat in the pecans until combined. Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls and roll into balls between your palms. Place 1-inch apart on the baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are set and the bottoms are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the pans for 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, place the remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Working in batches, roll the warm cookies in the sugar, shaking off excess. Place a wire rack, and cool completely. Reroll cooled cookies in confectioners’ sugar again. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.