Description
Pecan Sandies are delightful buttery cookies featuring finely chopped pecans, known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible nutty flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to indulgent movie nights, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia with every bite. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a batch that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; gradually incorporate it into the butter mixture until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg