Cookies
Pecan Sandies
Pecan Sandies
Prep Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d
My mother's Pecan Sandies have been a Christmas tradition for years. They are unbelievably rich and unbelievably addicting. They don't last long around our home.
Servings: 5 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In mixer bowl, beat margarine for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
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Add flour mixture to beaten mixture; beat until well blended. Stir in pecans. Cover; chill 30 minutes. Shape dough into two 7-inch long rolls. Wrap in wax paper or clear wrap. Chill several hours of overnight.
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Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Cool about 1 minute and then remove to wire rack.