Pecan Sandies
Pecan Sandies are delightful cookies that marry the rich flavor of pecans with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make treats bring warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Whip up a batch in no time, and enjoy them fresh from the oven or paired with your favorite beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla extract at low speed until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fold in chopped pecans evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg