Pecan Sandies
Buttery, crumbly cookies with finely chopped pecans, Pecan Sandies are a classic treat that’s simple yet elegant. Perfect for holidays, afternoon tea, or anytime you want a nutty, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough just comes together.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Roll in extra confectioners’ sugar after baking for added sweetness.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
Swap pecans with walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for indulgence.
Add mini chocolate chips for a chocolate-nut combo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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