Pecan Sandies Cookies Recipe
Delicious Pecan Sandies cookies, featuring a buttery and nutty flavor with a delightful crunch. These simple yet satisfying cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans (reserve ½ cup for rolling)
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-5 minutes.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans, saving some for rolling the cookies.
- Shape the Dough: Portion out the dough, roll into balls, and coat with reserved pecans.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 14-16 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pecan Sandies, Cookies, Nutty, Dessert