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Pecan Sandies

Classic Pecan Sandies made with just 7 ingredients. Buttery, crumbly, and perfectly nutty with that signature powdered sugar coating.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pecan Sandies
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and pecans until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place at least 2 inches apart onto two lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Place shaped cookies into the fridge for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar*. Store in an airtight container. Cookies stay good for about 3 to 5 days.

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Notes

*One alternative is to roll your cookies in powdered sugar while still warm. The powdered sugar will melt slightly and create a different effect on the cookie. Try both and see which you like best! Either way is delicious. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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