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Browned Butter Pecan Sandies

Tender, nutty pecan sandies made with rich browned butter and toasted pecans for the perfect crumbly shortbread texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped and toasted
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty; cool slightly.
  2. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Whisk browned butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla together.
  4. Add flour and salt; mix until dough forms.
  5. Fold in toasted pecans.
  6. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Roll dough into balls and arrange on baking sheet.
  9. Flatten slightly and bake for 10–13 minutes until lightly golden.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar after cooling for a classic holiday finish.