Pecan Sandies Cookies
Shortbread-style butter cookies loaded with toasted pecans and a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. Buttery, tender bites with a satisfying crunch, perfect for holidays or any occasion.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Mix in vanilla extract
- Fold in chopped pecans to form the dough
- Chill dough 20 minutes
- Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl
- Roll each cookie ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking
- Bake 12-14 minutes until golden and fragrant
- Cool on wire racks
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control sweetness
Toasted pecans enhance flavor and aroma
Chilling dough prevents spreading
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for 5 days
Toasted pecans enhance flavor and aroma
Chilling dough prevents spreading
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for 5 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 120mg | Sugar: 15g