Description
Buttery, nutty Pecan Sandies that stay crisp for days — perfect for holiday cookie trays in 2025.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) finely chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; mix in vanilla.
- Stir in flour, salt, and pecans until just combined.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14–16 minutes; cool and dust with sugar.
Notes
Tested twice. Store airtight up to 7 days. Freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: easy pecan sandies recipe, pecan sandies, buttery cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies