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Best Easy Pecan Sandies Recipe

Name: Best Easy Pecan Sandies Recipe
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 38 g
Ingredients: unsalted butter 1 cup; all-purpose flour 2 cups; confectioners' sugar 0.5 cup; pecans, chopped and toasted 1 cup; vanilla extract 1 tsp; fine salt 0.25 tsp

Buttery, crumbly pecan sandies with toasted pecans are a melt-in-your-mouth family cookie classic. These delicate, nutty shortbread cookies are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.

Cook 55 min Difficulty EASY 210 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

unsalted butter 1 cup
all-purpose flour 2 cups
confectioners' sugar 0.5 cup
pecans, chopped and toasted 1 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

vanilla extract 1 tsp
fine salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 19 g 36%

Protein 2 g 4%

Fat 14 g 60%

Serving size 38g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 6–8 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant. Let cool completely.
2

In a large mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and confectioners' sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
3

Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing until fully combined. Gently fold in toasted pecans with a spatula.
4

Add flour in two additions, mixing on low speed just until a crumbly dough forms. Do not overmix; stop when the dough just holds together.
5

Scoop 1-tbsp portions of dough, roll into balls, and space them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with your palm for even thickness.
6

Bake for 16–18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Cookies should be light golden at the edges but not brown. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this pecan sandies recipe?

The star ingredient in Pecan Sandies is the toasted pecans. Their rich, buttery flavor and gentle crunch define the unique taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture of these cookies.

Q. Why should the pecans be toasted before adding to the dough?

Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and brings out their natural oils, giving the cookies a deeper nutty aroma. Letting them cool before mixing also prevents melting the butter and maintains the dough's ideal texture.

Q. How do I prevent overbaking or dry cookies?

Bake Sandies just until their edges turn a light golden color (about 16–18 minutes). Overbaking causes them to dry out and lose their classic crumbly texture. Remove from the oven while the centers still feel slightly soft.

Q. How many calories and how much fat is in a serving?

Each serving of these pecan sandies provides approximately 210 kcal with 14g of fat, giving them their rich, buttery texture. Carbohydrates are 19g (36% of calories), protein is 2g (4%), and fats contribute about 60% of total calories.

Best Easy Pecan Sandies Recipe

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