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pecan sandies cookies on a round wire rack and a bowl of pecans.
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Pecan Sandies Recipe

Make these buttery, nutty Pecan Sandies for the holidays! Easy shortbread cookies with toasted pecans & powdered sugar. Egg-free, make-ahead friendly & delicious!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Pecan Sandies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 87kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the water and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Mix in the flour and pecans and chill the dough for 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Shape the chilled dough into balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet
  • Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cookies from the pan and let them cool slightly.
  • Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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