Easy Pecan Sandies
A nostalgic and heartwarming cookie recipe featuring buttery goodness, sweet pecans, and the joy of baking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Quality butter makes a difference in flavor.
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Essential for flavor.
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Measure carefully for best results.
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until evenly incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use softened butter and measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Dough can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 25mgSugar: 4g
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