Ingredients: 

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 cup chopped, toasted pecans 
• Demerara sugar, for rolling the dough balls in

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Chop a cup of pecans and spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet into the preheated oven for 6 minutes, shaking the pan lightly to toss the pecans halfway through.
3. Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together in the bowl of a stand mixer. 
4. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt to the bowl and mix on a low speed until incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix. 
5. Pour in the chopped, toasted pecans, and mix on low until just combined.
6. Form dough into balls. The dough will be crumbly so press it firmly; this will help achieve a perfect crumbly texture. 
7. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 17 minutes. 
8. Let cool and enjoy.