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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6
Fold in the chopped pecans evenly using a spatula.
Step 7
Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Gently flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes.
Step 11
While the cookies are still warm, roll them in the extra powdered sugar to coat them completely.
Step 12
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, roll them in powdered sugar again for a second coating.
Step 13
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (753.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3985.2 |
| Total Fat 282.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 121.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 500.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1217.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 360.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 164.4g | |
| Protein 37.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 166.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 806.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories