Get ready for the holidays with these delicious and easy pecan sandies! A mix between shortbread and a sugar cookie, this simple recipe is always a crowd pleaser!
Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe
Holiday season means baking, and cookies are one of my favorite things to make for friends and family.
These pecan sandies are such a simple cookie recipe, that even the most novice of bakers will be able to master these. They are sweet and buttery with a crisp texture, and I promise that you won’t be able to stop at one!
Be sure to try my Shortbread Cookies and Soft Sugar Cookies too!
Why you’ll love this Old Fashioned Pecan Sandies recipe:
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You only need a few simple baking ingredients to make these sweet cookies.
- QUICK AND EASY: Just mix the ingredients together and bake, and they are ready to enjoy in 30 minutes.
- MAKE AHEAD: These pecan sandies have a great shelf life and are freezer friendly too. They are perfect to enjoy across Christmas, and make for great gifts too!
How to make Pecan Sandies for Holidays and Beyond
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Beat together the butter, sugar, vanilla and milk.
- Beat in the flour to form a dough.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Shape into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake until a light golden brown.
- Let cool and toss in powdered sugar.
How long do they keep?
Like shortbread, sandies have a high fat content so this means they have a pretty long shelf life. Once baked, cooled and tossed in the sugar, transfer them to an airtight container. They will keep well at room temperature for around 2 weeks.
Can you freeze them?
Yes, these cookies freeze so well, so be sure to make a double batch! Flash freeze the cooled cookies on a baking sheet til solid, then transfer to a freezer container or bag. They will keep well frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature to enjoy.
Recipe Variations
These pecan sandies are so delicious as they are, but you can easily add different nuts if you prefer, walnuts and peanuts both work great. Traditionally sandies are tossed in powdered sugar, like this recipe, but feel free to skip that and add some frosting instead if you prefer!
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Tips!
- Mix in the flour in two separate steps. This will help to create a smooth cookie dough.
- Make sure that your oven is fully pre heated so that the sandies cook evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before tossing in the powdered sugar.
These pecan sandies are the perfect holiday sweet treat. With their long shelf life, you can enjoy these right throughout the festive season!
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Pecan Sandies Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans about 15-20 pecan halves before chopping
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons of milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and milk.
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Slowly add in half of the flour, beating until it is well combined. It will be a thick dough.
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Add in the remaining half of the flour. Once the dough is well mixed and soft, stir in the chopped pecans.1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup sugar, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1-2 Tablespoons of milk, ¾ cup chopped pecans
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Scoop or use a large spoon, measure dough and shape into balls, about 1 inch in size. Place on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. You can leave as they are, or gently press them with the bottom of a lightly floured glass to flatten the tops. Bake for about 13-15 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are light golden brown.
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Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow to cool. Once they have cooled, they will be slightly firm.¾ cup powdered sugar
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Fill a large ziplock bag with powdered sugar, or a large bowl, and toss the cookies in the sugar until they are completely coated. Top with chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- Mix in the flour in two separate steps. This will help to create a smooth cookie dough.
- Make sure that your oven is fully pre heated so that the sandies cook evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before tossing in the powdered sugar.
- This recipe makes two dozen cookies.
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