Classic Pecan Sandies

Ingredients

Pecans

1 cup, finely chopped

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Powdered sugar

3/4 cup

Unsalted butter

1 cup, softened

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until evenly combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined; be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
6. Fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Using the bottom of a glass or a fork, gently flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.