Surprise Sandies
Delight your taste buds with "Surprise Sandies," a melt-in-your-mouth cookie experience that's as fun to make as it is to eat! These buttery pecan cookies are studded with mini chocolate chips, offering a delightful burst of sweetness in every bite. Rolled in a generous dusting of powdered sugar after baking, they boast a tender, crumbly texture with a subtle crunch from finely chopped pecans. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, afternoon tea, or a simple indulgence, these easy-to-make treats come together in just 35 minutes. With their golden edges and hidden chocolatey surprise, "Surprise Sandies" are sure to become your new go-to dessert for any occasion. Whether you're baking for family or gifting friends, these cookies deliver comfort and joy in every delicious crumb!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips, making sure they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should not brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool to the touch, roll them generously in powdered sugar, ensuring all sides are coated.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy with a surprise bite of sweet crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 34 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.
