Irresistible Pecan Sandies Recipe Easy Homemade Cookies
These buttery, crumbly cookies with toasted pecans are a nostalgic classic perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly irresistible!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes). Let them cool and chop finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped toasted pecans using a spatula.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underdone but will set as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Toast the pecans to enhance their flavor and add crunch.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies tender.’, ‘If the dough feels too crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons of milk to bring it together.’, “Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it’s too soft before rolling into balls.”, ‘Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top before baking for an extra pop of flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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