Description
Discover the joy of baking with our Homemade Pecan Sandies recipe, a perfect blend of crunchy pecans and buttery sweetness. Ideal for cookie lovers and baking enthusiasts, this simple yet delicious recipe will guide you through making the ultimate Pecan Sandies.
Ingredients
2 sticks unsalted butter (1/2 lb., softened)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour (500 gr.)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cream together butter, vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; mix into the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
For a crisper cookie, extend baking time by 1-2 minutes.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American