Pecan Sandies Recipe
Pecan Sandies is a very old recipe that has been a part of many cultures worldwide. It is a crispy and buttery cookie made with pecans that is so easy and simple to make.
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Servings: 96
Ingredients
- 1 cup of margarine at room temperature
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of powdered sugar passed through a sieve
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla essence
- 4 cups of plain flour
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 1 tsp of cream of tartar
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 cups of chopped pecan nuts
- A sprinkle of ½ cup of granulated sugar for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the margarine, vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt, then add this to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the chopped pecan nuts.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the remaining granulated sugar.
- Place the cookies on a cookie sheet, making sure they are spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the cookie sheets and allow to cool on wire racks.
