Pecan Sandies

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Total Time:
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
12 cookies
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting cookies
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Whisk together flours, pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Cream butters and sugar. Add the egg white and continue beating until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture and beat until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into 3-inch balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon each. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, 10 minutes.

While cookies are still hot, sift confectioners' sugar over the tops. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely .

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  • on September 28, 2012

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    These came out pretty dense and a bit dry, which I kind of expect with a "health' cookie. But it was easy to make, and the flavor was really nice--you can taste the almond butter behind the pecan flavor. It's worth doing if you are a pecan fan and want an easy fix. Definitely double the recipe! Who wants to go through all that for just 12 cookies? I came out with 28 when I doubled.

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  • on July 12, 2011

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    These cookies are the best! These are my moms favorite cookies. I have made other pecan sandies, but my mother and I prefer this recipe. There is no need to change the recipe. Thanks Ellie!

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  • on November 22, 2010

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    Quick and easy cookie! Like the other commenters, I flattened the cookies. I also used a full stick of butter and added some granulated sugar (about 1/4 cup...obviously less healthy, but much better tasting.
    They are super fluffy, so next, I'm going to make these into bars.

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
 
Calories
170
 
Carbohydrates
15 g
 
Total Fat
11 g
 
Saturated Fat
2.5 g
 
Protein
3 g
 
Fiber
1 g
 
Sodium
30 mg
 

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