Pecan Sandies

5 from 16 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 Kelly

Equipment

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baking sheet
Liquid Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Hand Mixer
Stand Mixer
Cooling Racks

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup granulated white sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer with beaters attached, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and completely blended, about 5 to 7 minutes, the mixture will be a pale yellow.
Beat in the egg until blended, about 1 minute, and then the vanilla extract.
Fold in the pecans.
Gently mix in the flour and salt.
Remove dough and roll into a log.
Cover 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 fridge 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.

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