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Easy pecan sandies recipe featured image showcases golden-brown cookies with visible pecan pieces, perfect for a simple and delicious treat.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pecan Sandies

These pecan sandies are incredibly tender cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a buttery, nutty flavor. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and a no-fuss method, resulting in cookies that taste like they came from a gourmet bakery.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Small cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack
  • Glass or flat-bottomed measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes with an electric mixer).
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. You can use a small cookie scoop for even sizes.
  8. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  9. Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is properly softened but not melted. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before shaping can help if it's too soft. Toasted pecans enhance the nutty flavor. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Try adding ½ cup mini chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or replacing the vanilla extract with 1 teaspoon maple extract for variations.