Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Add flavor: Gradually add 2 teaspoons of lime zest and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

Incorporate the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until the dough comes together.

Add texture and flavor: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of coconut flakes and 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecan nuts. Make sure the coconut flakes and pecan nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Shape the cookies: Take small portions of the dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

Coat with powdered sugar: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. This will create a beautiful, snow-like coating.

Let them cool: Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.