Best Pecan Sandies

This shortbread cookie recipe for pecan sandies made with butter and a hint of vanilla don't have to be just for the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Spread pecans evenly onto a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely, then coarsely chop in a food processor.

Step 6

Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Slowly mix in pecans. Stir in flour until dough begins to come together.

Step 7

Roll dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each dough half into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.

Step 8

Unwrap dough logs and cut into slices, about 1/3-inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.