How to Make Best Pecan Sandies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the buttery, nutty goodness of a pecan sandie. These classic cookies are a beloved treat that have been enjoyed for generations. With their crumbly texture and rich flavor, pecan sandies are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea, and they make a delightful addition to any holiday cookie platter. If you're looking for the ultimate pecan sandies recipe, look no further. This recipe for the Best Pecan Sandies will have you baking up batch after batch of t...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup pecans
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread pecans evenly onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely, then coarsely chop in a food processor.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Slowly mix in pecans. Stir in flour until dough begins to come together.
  • Roll dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each dough half into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap dough logs and cut into slices, about 1/3-inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 57mg