Description
These buttery pecan sandies cookies are crumbly, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy afternoons with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix again.
- Stir in flour and salt until just combined, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan sandies, pecan cookies, shortbread cookies, buttery cookies, holiday cookies