Pecan Sandies

5 from 20 votes

Buttery, nutty and so absolutely delicious! These Pecan Sandies are easy to prepare and are always a hit. Perfect for family gatherings, Christmas cookie exchange, and pot lucks.

Course Baking, Christmas Cookies, Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword old fashioned pecan sandies, pecan sandies, pecan sandies recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

refrigerate 4

Total Time 4 27

Servings cookies

Calories 132kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer with beaters attached, cream 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup light brown sugar until fluffy and completely blended, about 5 to 7 minutes; the mixture will be a pale yellow.
Beat in 1 large egg until blended, about 1 minute, and then add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Fold in ¾ cup chopped pecans
Gently mix in 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Remove dough from the mixer and roll into a log.
Cover the dough with a piece of wax paper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight. (see notes if you want to freeze the dough for later)
Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
Remove dough from the refrigerator and discard the wax paper.
Slice the cookie dough into ½ inch slices.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes. Cookies will be golden.
Remove from the oven. Let cool slightly. Transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

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Storage: Store in a covered airtight covered container or tin for up to 5 days.

Tips for Success:

Have your butter and eggs at room temperature for best results.
Use care to measure flour correctly.
Follow the directions as baking is not as forgiving as cooking.
You can freeze the dough once it is rolled. Wrap well in plastic and place in a freezer-safe bag. They can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, defrost, slice the cookies and bake according to the recipe.

I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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