Cathy's Irresistible Pecan Sandies 🌰🍪

Indulge in these delightful pecan sandies that melt in your mouth with every bite! This classic recipe is both simple and incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect treat for any gathering or cozy afternoon at home. With a buttery texture and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite!

Pair these sandies with a warm cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate cozy experience! ☕️✨

Ingredients

For the cookies

1 cup pecans (do not chop too finely)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon water
¾ cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the vanilla extract and water.

💧 Adding water helps to achieve a softer dough, which leads to that delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture!

Gradually stir in the flour until fully incorporated.
Carefully fold in the pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and shape into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before rolling them in confectioners' sugar.

❄️ For an extra touch, let the cookies cool completely, then give them another dusting of confectioners' sugar before serving!

Storage Tips

Store your pecan sandies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can also refrigerate them for longer freshness!
Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to three months. When ready to bake, just pop them in the oven straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time.

Variations

Nut-Free: Replace pecans with sunflower seeds for a delightful crunch without the nuts!
Chocolate Drizzle: Melt some chocolate and drizzle it over cooled cookies for an elegant touch.
Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced flavor to complement the nutty goodness.

Enjoy these pecan sandies as a sweet treat or a lovely gift to share with friends and family! 🍪❤️

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Here’s the text from the image: **PECAN SANDIES** - 1 cup pecans (do not chop too finely) - 2 cups plain flour - 2 tsp. vanilla - 2 sticks butter - 1 tbls. water - ¾ cup confectioners sugar Melt butter. Add remaining ingredients mixing well. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. When cool, roll in confectioners sugar. Cathy Haupt

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# Cathy's Irresistible Pecan Sandies 🌰🍪 Indulge in these delightful pecan sandies that melt in your mouth with every bite! This classic recipe is both simple and incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect treat for any gathering or cozy afternoon at home. With a buttery texture and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite! Pair these sandies with a warm cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate cozy experience! ☕️✨ ## Ingredients ### For the cookies - 1 cup pecans (do not chop too finely) - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted - 1 tablespoon water - ¾ cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling) ## Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the vanilla extract and water. > 💧 Adding water helps to achieve a softer dough, which leads to that delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture! 3. Gradually stir in the flour until fully incorporated. 4. Carefully fold in the pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. 5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and shape into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. 7. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before rolling them in confectioners' sugar. > ❄️ For an extra touch, let the cookies cool completely, then give them another dusting of confectioners' sugar before serving! ## Storage Tips - Store your pecan sandies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can also refrigerate them for longer freshness! - Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to three months. When ready to bake, just pop them in the oven straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time. ## Variations - **Nut-Free**: Replace pecans with sunflower seeds for a delightful crunch without the nuts! - **Chocolate Drizzle**: Melt some chocolate and drizzle it over cooled cookies for an elegant touch. - **Spices**: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced flavor to complement the nutty goodness. Enjoy these pecan sandies as a sweet treat or a lovely gift to share with friends and family! 🍪❤️

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Cathy's Pecan Sandies

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