Best Pecan Sandies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Spread pecans evenly onto a baking sheet.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely, then coarsely chop in a food processor.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Slowly mix in pecans. Stir in flour until dough begins to come together.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Roll dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each dough half into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Unwrap dough logs and cut into slices, about 1/3-inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)