Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Pecan Sandies
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24 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped
For rolling
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Spread the pecan halves on a dry baking sheet and toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 7–9 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fragrant and a shade darker. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool for 5 minutes, then roughly chop into pieces about the size of a pea.
- 2
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
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