Description
These homemade pecan sandies deliver cozy nostalgia with every bite. Buttery, nutty, and irresistibly crisp, they’re perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped (or substitute with walnuts)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add flour and salt gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans gently.
- Form dough into small balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Toasting the pecans beforehand adds a deeper flavor. Dough can be frozen ahead for quick baking later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pecan sandies, cookies, buttery cookies, homemade treats