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Pecan Sandies

Rich buttery shortbread cookies filled with glorious pecans make up these perfect Pecan Sandies cookies!
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan sandies
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, plus additional ⅓ cup for pressing
  • ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (109 g) pecans, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar together until smooth.
  • Add egg and vanilla and beat until completely incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the egg mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  • Fold in pecans, making sure they are fully incorporated.
  • Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, add dough to the lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Press a kitchen glass onto a damp paper towel, followed by dipping it into granulated sugar. Press the glass down onto the dough ball until the cookie is about ½-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies change to a dry look and the edges are a light golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let rest before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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Nutrition

Serving: 18g | Calories: 171kcal