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Pecan Sandies Cookies Recipe

Pecan Sandies Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 15 reviews

Deliciously buttery pecan sandies cookies with a crunchy exterior and a tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 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
  • 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans (reserve ½ cup for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer or using a handheld electric mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-5 minutes.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low, add flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Pecans: Switch mixer to stir setting and add chopped pecans, reserving some for rolling.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop dough, roll into balls, coat with reserved pecans, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 14-16 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can customize these cookies by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

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