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Browned Butter Pecan Sandies

Rich, crumbly cookies made with browned butter, toasted pecans, and a melt-in-your-mouth sandie texture perfect for holiday baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Browned Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Add-Ins
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups pecans chopped and toasted
Optional Finish
  • 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan and cook until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  2. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes and let cool.
  3. Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Pour in the browned butter and add vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold toasted pecans into the dough.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  9. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Chill dough before baking to maintain shape and create the classic sandie texture.