Seashell Sandies

Thin and crisp cookies.

• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup butter
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup toasted pecans, finely ground

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl mix the butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla together until light and well combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine the flour, ground pecans and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough is formed. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

Step 5

Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown.