Description
These Pecan Sandies are buttery, nutty, and irresistibly delicious shortbread cookies perfect for any occasion. With a delicate texture and a sweet dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies will melt in your mouth with every bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hand. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Dust: Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Allow to cool completely, then dust again before serving.
Notes
- For a toasty flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
