The Ultimate Pecan Sandies Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup pecans
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for baking.
2. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Allow them to cool completely, then coarsely chop them using a food processor.
4. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until it reaches a creamy consistency. Add the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until thoroughly combined. Gradually mix in the chopped pecans. Slowly stir in the flour until the dough starts to form.
5. Shape the dough into a ball and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a log approximately 1 1/2 inches in thickness. Wrap each log individually in wax paper and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
7. Unwrap the chilled dough logs and slice them into rounds about 1/3-inch thick. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies turn a golden hue, usually around 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 307 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 13 g
• Sodium Content: 159 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 58 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g