Pecan Logs

Directions

1. 1
   Process pecans in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.
2. 2
   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Put butter and confectioners sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.
5. 5
   Reduce speed to low.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture and half of the ground pecans; mix until just combined.
7. 7
   Wrap dough in plastic; refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 350F.
9. 9
   Roll tablespoons of dough into 2-inchlong logs.
10. 10
    Roll logs in remaining pecans.
11. 11
    Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 1 inch apart.
12. 12
    Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until pale golden and slightly cracked, 14 to 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Transfer logs to wire racks to cool.
14. 14
    Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.