For an even more intense pecan flavor, try using browned butter in this recipe. Simply melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until it turns a nutty brown color. Let cool slightly before using. Don't overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies. Mix until just combined. Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
Best Pecan Sandies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS150
Savor the timeless delight of these pecan sandies, a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie studded with toasted pecans. Perfect for any occasion, their delicate sweetness and nutty crunch will enchant your taste buds.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate28 g
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Cholesterol58 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium159 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
02
StepSpread pecans evenly onto a baking sheet.
03
StepBake in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely, then coarsely chop in a food processor.
04
StepBeat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Slowly mix in pecans. Stir in flour until dough begins to come together.
05
StepRoll dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each dough half into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
06
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07
StepUnwrap dough logs and cut into slices, about 1/3-inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
08
StepBake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
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Concepcion Okon
Jul 1, 2025My family devoured these cookies in one sitting. Will definitely be making them again!
Gerhard Metz
Jun 12, 2025Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
Kristoffer Bogisich
May 5, 2025These are so much better than store-bought pecan sandies. The flavor is incredible!
Claud Baumbach
Oct 2, 2024I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough, and it gave the cookies a lovely warm flavor.
Bonita Blanda
Jul 25, 2024I found that 13 minutes was the perfect baking time for my oven. Keep an eye on them!
Adriel Greenholt
Jul 15, 2024These are the best pecan sandies I've ever made! The recipe is so easy to follow.
Ola Orn
May 11, 2024I used salted butter, so I omitted the salt in the recipe. They turned out perfectly!
Blanche Block
Jan 29, 2024I made a batch of these for a bake sale, and they were the first to sell out!