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Pecan Sandies Recipe

Pecan Sandies

Rahat
Pecan Sandies are the perfect blend of buttery richness and nutty sweetness, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Ready in just 27 minutes, they’re ideal for whipping up a batch whenever you need a delightful pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups unsalted butter softened 226 g
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar 65 g
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour 250 g
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans or pecan chips 118 g
  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place butter in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt and beat until creamy and well-combined.
  • Gradually add flour and stir until combined.
  • Stir in pecan pieces.
  • Scoop dough by about 1 ½ Tablespoon portions and roll into a ball. Gently flatten and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 1” apart.
  • Transfer to 375F (190C) oven and bake for 12 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn light golden brown.
  • Allow to cool completely on baking sheet. If desired, toss in additional powdered sugar until cookies are completely coated with sugar (alternatively you can sift sugar over cookies).

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cookies, dessert, holiday baking, pecan, shortbread
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