Best 9 Easy Pecan Sandies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of pecan sandies, a classic confection that embodies the perfect balance of flavors and textures. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies boast a buttery shortbread crust delicately topped with a layer of sweet, nutty pecan filling. As you bite into a pecan sandie, the crisp crust gives way to a soft, chewy interior, complemented by the crunchy texture of pecans. This irresistible treat is a staple in many cookie jars and a delightful addition to any dessert spread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our collection of pecan sandie recipes offers something for everyone. From traditional recipes that evoke nostalgia to innovative variations that add a modern twist, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these delectable delights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PECAN SANDIES



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Butter, maple flavor and pecans mix with time-saving cookie mix to make a classic holiday cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon maple flavor
1/4 cup sugar
Coarse white sparkling sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except 1/4 cup sugar until dough forms.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; press each with bottom of glass to flatten slightly.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST PECAN SANDIES



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These pecan cookies have been a Christmas tradition in my family for years. It's something I look forward to every year, but you don't have to wait for the holidays to enjoy these cookies.

Provided by Jessica Chaney Root

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup pecans
1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread pecans out on a baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely and chop in a food processor.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt. Slowly mix pecans into butter mixture. Stir flour into pecan mixture until dough begins to come together.
  • Roll the dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each dough half into a 1 1/2-inch thick log. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap dough logs and cut into 1/3-inch thick slices. Transfer slices to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 158.5 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

PECAN SANDIES COOKIES



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Whenever Mother made these cookies, there never seemed to be enough! Even now when I make them, they disappear quickly. These melt-in-your mouth treats are great with a cold glass of milk or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. -Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with fingers. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY PECAN SANDIES



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I'm not a mom, but I am busy and I also love a good, homemade cookie! I found this recipe and had to make it and I'm so glad I did. It took me about 30 minutes from start to finish!! These cookies are full of toasty pecan flavor, and not too sweet. Just perfect in my book. www.trebleclefchef.blogspot.com

Provided by cassie thornburg

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 c brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 c all purpose flour
1 c pecans, coarsley chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and salt. Either by hand or with mixer on low, gradually add flour, beating until just combined. Fold in pecans by hand.
  • 2. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, two inches apart, 8 to a sheet. Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
  • 3. I really like to use a small cookie/ice cream scoop when I make cookies - it helps to make them cook more evenly.
  • 4. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 15 -17 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight container for 5 days.......if they last that long. enjoy!

SANDIES



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I found this recipe just lying around so I decided to make it. They are so much fun to make! They taste really good too!

Provided by Jaimie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 4h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the water and vanilla. Stir in the flour and pecans until well blended. Cover dough and chill for at least four hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Shape dough into walnut sized balls or crescents. Place 2 inches apart onto unprepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

PECAN SANDIES



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OUR GRANDCHILDREN go through these cookies like locusts in a wheat field! I always tell my husband to try hiding them when the grandkids come, but their little noses find them every time. -Martha Crowe, La Plata, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar; stir in vanilla. Add flour; mix on low until well blended. Stir in pecans; mix well. Chill for 30 minutes. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN SANDIES



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Very good melt in your mouth cookies. Makes a bunch.

Provided by m-ann

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
½ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, vegetable oil, 1 cup white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in remaining white sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 60.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

PECAN SANDIES



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Buttery and crumbly, and just barely sweet, old-fashioned pecan sandies deserve a spot in your regular baking rotation, especially during holiday cookie season.

Categories     Christmas     baking     comfort food     dessert     snack

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks butter, softened (1 cup)
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. pecan halves, finely chopped
24 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand-up mixer, add the butter and sugars. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and salt and beat well to combine. Add the flour and mix on low speed until a dough forms. Add the chopped pecans and mix on low until pecan are incorporated into dough.
  • Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place 2-inches apart on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Using the bottom of a glass, press down on each ball to a 1/2-inch thickness. Press one pecan half into the top of each cookie.
  • Bake for 18 minutes or until the bottom edges start to lightly brown. Let rest for 3 minutes on the sheet trays, then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Cool completely.

EASY PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Today is the day to step away from store-bought versions and step up with the know-how to make pecan shortbread cookies from your own kitchen! Full of buttery flavor and toasted pecans, these butter pecan shortbread cookies are a family-favorite recipe that's hard to resist. Pair these pecan sandies with an afternoon cup of coffee or add them to a holiday cookie tray next to an array of classic treats. This recipe makes about 84 cookies so freeze them for later or share them with friends. Now, the next time you're craving pecan shortbread cookies you can head to your own kitchen, instead of the store.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • To toast pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Remove from heat; cool.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating just until blended. Stir in toasted pecans and vanilla.
  • Divide dough in half; shape each portion into 2 (1 1/4-inch-thick) logs (about 12 inches long). Wrap in cooking parchment paper; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-inch slices. On cookie sheets, place slices 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg

Tips:

  • Use cold butter for the best texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients gradually to avoid overmixing.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Pecan sandies are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these classic cookies that are sure to be a hit.

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