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Butter Pecan Sandies

Butter Pecan Sandies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for rolling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped and toasted

Method
 

  1. Beat butter and powdered sugar creamy; add vanilla.
  2. Add flour and salt until crumbly dough holds.
  3. Fold in toasted pecans; gently knead to combine.
  4. Roll small balls; place on lined sheets.
  5. Bake at 325F for 13 to 15 minutes until set but pale.
  6. Coat warm cookies with powdered sugar; cool and coat again.

Notes

A double roll in powdered sugar gives them that classic snowball look.