Pecan Sandies
Pecan Sandies are buttery shortbread-style cookies packed with finely chopped pecans and a delicate crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. This classic pecan sandies recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and delivers rich nutty flavor, making it perfect for holiday baking, cookie trays, or everyday sweet treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and smooth.
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Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Scoop small portions of dough and shape them into balls or slightly flattened discs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Gently press each cookie with the bottom of a glass or your fingers to flatten slightly.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Toast the pecans before adding them to the dough for deeper nutty flavor.Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender and buttery.For a festive touch, lightly dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.The dough can be chilled for 20–30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/pecan-sandies/
