Description
Discover the perfect recipe for homemade Pecan Sandies that are buttery, nutty, and irresistible. Learn how to bake these classic cookies today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (60g) pecans
- 1 cup (225g) beef fat, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Begin by setting your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Distribute the pecans evenly across a baking tray.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast until they emit a pleasant aroma and have a slight toast, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let them cool fully, then chop coarsely using a food processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the beef fat until it becomes smooth. Incorporate the sugar and continue mixing until the texture is airy. Blend in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is well integrated. Gradually fold in the pecans. Add the flour and mix until the dough begins to form.
- Shape the dough into a ball and split it into two equal parts. Roll each portion into a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Encase each log in wax paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Take the dough logs from the refrigerator and slice them into rounds about 1/3-inch thick. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake until the edges of the cookies take on a golden hue, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Fully cool roasted pecans before chopping to prevent a gummy texture in the cookies.
- Chill dough logs in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to maintain cookie shape while baking.
- Enhance flavor by using brown sugar for a deeper caramel taste. Sprinkle chopped pecans on cookies before baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Fat: 21 g
- Protein: 3 g
Keywords: pecan cookies, buttery pecans, homemade sandies, pecan treats, crunchy pecans, vanilla pecans