Pecan Sandies are a super easy, must make for the holidays cookie, and require only a few ingredients. They are also known as Mexican wedding cookies. No matter what you call them they are simply delicious!
You might recognize Pecan Sandies as Mexican wedding cookies, and that is accurate, as they are one and the same. We love making Pecan Sandies for almost any occasion, but especially during the holidays. These cookies have a rich, buttery taste, crumbly, nutty texture and are not as sweet as chocolate chip or sugar cookies. They are a great addition to a cookie assortment and offer that distinct texture and flavor that dial down the sugar just a bit.
Is Easy Pecan Sandies dough supposed to be so crumbly?
Yes. These cookies are meant to have a crumbly texture, similar to shortbread. The dough will come together just enough to form into the ball cookie shapes.
Should I refrigerate this dough?
You don’t have to refrigerate the dough for these cookies, but if you want the cookies to be more ball-like, you will want to chill the shaped cookies for at least 30 minutes while the oven pre-heats. If you don’t refrigerate them, they will just flatten out a little more. They will still taste great.
Nut Options:
Any finely chopped nut will work in these cookies. Walnuts and almonds are especially good alternatives to pecans.
Alternatively, if you have nut allergies or just don’t like them in your baked goods, these cookies are still absolutely delicious without nuts.
Storage Instructions:
Store your cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to one week.
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I love these cookies but,can you add coconut to them and how much
This is the best wedding cookie recipe!followed exact directions the texture and taste were perfect!
Add coconut real good and a tsp coconut flavoring
I love these – so easy and quick. Very shortbread like, crunchy pecans, great with morning coffee.
I made these for a family birthday and they were raved about. So many requests for more I can’t bake them fast enough. They are soooo good. Thank you for sharing it. I wouldn’t change anything. ???
I made these for my brother for Christmas and he raved about them. Said they were just as good as our great grandmother recipe. 🙂
I double coat mine in the powdered sugar. I roll them while still warm then go back and roll again
A family favorite!!!
I’m used to the pecan sandies that comes in a bag.
I didn’t refrigerate my dough for long and flattened the dough balls slightly with a fork before baking. Next time making these I will skip the powdered sugar and add more sugar to the actual mixture to make the dough a bit sweeter. First time trying this. The cookies were very close to what I’m used to eating.
Hi Rachel,
I am making your cookies today, Christmas wouldn’t be the same without these tasty morsels. Stay tuned will send pictures when I am done. 🙂