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Homemade Pecan Sandies

Homemade Pecan Sandies are delightfully crisp and buttery cookies filled with rich, toasted pecans. They’re not heavy or overly sweet either.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans toasted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
  5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using), and mix until combined.
  7. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  10. Fold in the Pecans:
  11. Gently fold in the toasted, chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  12. Shape the Cookies:
  13. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  14. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  15. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
  16. Bake the Cookies:
  17. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  18. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Enjoy your Homemade Pecan Sandies, a classic and comforting treat perfect for any occasion!