Best 7 Pecan Sandies With Splenda Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable Pecan Sandies, crafted with the perfect balance of sweetness and a symphony of textures. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies, hailing from the heart of Southern cuisine, are renowned for their irresistible buttery crust and generous filling of pecans, all harmoniously combined to create a truly unforgettable treat.

Our curated collection of Pecan Sandies recipes offers a diverse range of culinary adventures, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Dive into the classic experience with our traditional Pecan Sandies recipe, capturing the essence of this timeless dessert with a symphony of simple yet exquisite ingredients. For those seeking a healthier alternative, our Splenda-sweetened Pecan Sandies provide a guilt-free indulgence, preserving the delectable taste without compromising on nutritional well-being.

Here are our top 7 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

DIABETIC PECAN SANDIES



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Make and share this Diabetic Pecan Sandies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 23m

Yield 75 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups margarine
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 egg whites
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Cream Butter and sugars then add eggs and vanilla, set aside.
  • Next mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add dry mix to wet mix and add pecans.
  • Drop cookie dough by teaspoon fulls onto a nonstick cookie sheet and bake 6-8 minute depending on your oven.
  • Let cookies cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 101.8, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 1.3

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 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.

PECAN SANDIES



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These melt-in-your mouth pecan sandies are way better than their store-bought cookie counterparts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla and salt. With mixer on low, gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Fold in pecans.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, and place on 2 baking sheets, 2 inches apart. With the dampened bottom of a glass, lightly flatten each ball.
  • Bake until cookies are golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to wire racks, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 1 g

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

Tips:

  • For a more pronounced nutty flavor, toast the pecans before chopping them.
  • Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • If you don't have a cookie press, you can roll the dough into small balls and flatten them with a fork.
  • The cookies are done baking when the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pecan sandies are a classic holiday cookie that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their buttery, nutty flavor and crisp texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. The Splenda in this recipe makes them a healthier option without sacrificing any of the delicious flavor.

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