Sandies

Sandies
  • PREP TIME
    4 hrs 15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    270

These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, studded with pecans and dusted with confectioners' sugar, are a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. Their simple elegance and nutty flavor make them irresistible.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    55 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Beat in the water and vanilla extract until well combined. (Approximately 1 minute)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually stir in the sifted flour and chopped pecans until just blended. Be careful not to overmix. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View 4 hrs Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. (4+ hours)

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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Recipe View 5 mins Shape the chilled dough into walnut-sized balls or crescents. Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden. (18-20 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in confectioners' sugar to coat completely. (Approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before serving. This allows the sugar coating to set properly.

For an even more intense nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping.
Don't skip the chilling step! It's essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
If you prefer a less sweet cookie, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar slightly.
Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Keeley Witting

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 90 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Corene Becker

    These are so easy to make, and they taste amazing! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.

  • Misael Herman

    The chilling time is crucial. I tried to rush it once, and the cookies spread like crazy. Learned my lesson!

  • Alessia Roob

    I added a pinch of salt to the dough, and it really enhanced the flavor. Highly recommend!

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