Pecan Sandies

Pecan Sandies

Ingredients:

Chocolate  Cream

Unsalted Butter Granulated Sugar Powdered Sugar Egg Yolks Vanilla Extract Pecans All-Purpose Flour Ground Cinnamon Salt

Pecan Sandies

YIELD

TIME

32 servings

1 hr 10 min

Place the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat together just until smooth.

Step 1

Stir in 1 egg yolk and the vanilla, until combined.

Step 2

Add the flour, 1 cup of the pecans, the cinnamon, and salt, and mix together just until a stiff dough forms.

Step 3

Step 4

Form the dough into 2 logs, wrap them in parchment, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Unwrap the logs of dough and brush with egg yolk.  Roll the logs in chopped pecans, pressing to adhere.

Step 6

Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheets.

Step 7

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the cookies are tender and crisp.

Pecan Sandies

Pecan Sandies

Hi! I'm Allie!

When I find myself with a few free moments, I head straight for my kitchen!  I'm a former pastry chef who still loves to bake, & to share how easy and fun baking from scratch can be!