Easy Pecan Sandies
These delightful cookies melt in your mouth and are infused with warm buttery flavors, perfect for bringing back cherished memories.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Using unsalted butter allows for better control over saltiness.
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Powdered sugar Can be made from granulated sugar if needed.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds comforting flavor.
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chopped pecans Can be substituted with walnuts or almonds.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Using a teaspoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Cookies pair beautifully with coffee or tea; can also be served with ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 5g
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