South Texas Pecan Sandies
Bring a taste of the South to your dessert plate with these melt-in-your-mouth South Texas Pecan Sandies. Perfectly buttery and delightfully nutty, these easy-to-make cookies combine the rich flavor of toasted pecans with hints of vanilla, finished with a sweet, snowy coating of powdered sugar. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, they’re an effortless treat for holidays, celebrations, or any day you’re craving something comforting. Whether served with coffee or enjoyed on their own, these crumbly, pecan-packed cookies deliver a truly irresistible bite that’s hard to forget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Chopped pecans
- 100 grams Extra powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped pecans evenly using a spatula.
Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them in the extra powdered sugar to coat them completely.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, roll them in powdered sugar again for a second coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% | |
*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.
