Sandies
Indulge in the buttery, nutty bliss of Sandies, a classic cookie that melts in your mouth with every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour, these tender treats are elevated by the warm, earthy crunch of chopped pecans. Perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and a hint of salt, the dough is lovingly shaped into small, delicate rounds and baked to golden perfection. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or enjoyed as-is, these easy-to-make cookies pair beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. With just 20 minutes of prep, Sandies are an irresistible dessert solution for any occasion—holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or homemade gift boxes. Discover the joy of these timeless pecan shortbread cookies today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a crumbly dough forms.
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, gather about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into small balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, optionally dust the cookies with additional powdered sugar for a classic finish. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.4 g | 362% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.0 g | 605% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
