This tin of Pecan Sandies makes the perfect treat to make during the holidays. They’ve always been a favorite, classic Christmas cookie recipe. And they’re also a good one for a cookie exchange party or for displaying on your own cookie platters to share with friends and relatives over the holiday season.
Substitution for the Pecans:
These cookies may also be made with chopped pecans or chopped walnuts in place of the pecans. They’re delicious made all ways. If making them with chopped almonds, you can substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract.
How to make Pecan Sandies:
Combine the flour, pecans and salt in one bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine the sugar, butter and vanilla in another bowl. Then you’ll add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms. They may seem a little strange to make as the dough is a mass of crumbs, but they all come together when you form the dough into balls. If you have any problem at all with the crumbs not sticking together, it’s okay to add several drops of water or milk until you get a better consistency. You should be able to form 34 balls of dough- using about 1 tablespoon per ball.
Pecan Sandies bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, until they are lightly browned. While they are still hot, give them a sprinkle of powdered sugar to coat the tops.
If you try to eat them while warm, they will crumble apart- they need time to set. So let them cool completely, and they will be perfect for eating. They will have a crisp and somewhat crumbly texture with a sweet coating. Pecan Sandies are much like a pecan shortbread cookie. Store them in a covered container, and they will be good for several days. You may also store them in a covered container in the freezer, and they’ll be fine for several weeks. Enjoy!
Here are a few more pecan themed recipes you might like to try:
Butter Brickle and Pecan Cookies Caramel Pecan Bars with Chocolate Drizzle Brown Sugar Pecan Tassies Caramel Pecan Brownies Pecan Pie Candied Pecans Pecan Sticky Buns Pecan Pie Bites
