Pecan Sandies Shortbread Cookies
Delightful pecan shortbread cookies coated in powdered sugar. A holiday cookie classic!
Servings: 5 dozen
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups pecans finely chopped or ground (about 1 1/2 cups after chopping)
- Additional powdered sugar for coating cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in water and vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour, then stir in the chopped pecans.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Flatted cookies slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until just golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. While cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar, to coat. If desired, roll cookies in powdered sugar a second time before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 50mg | Sugar: 4g