Sandies
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
You can chill the dough up to a month for these superbly rich classic cookies. They're ready when you are!
Servings:
about 36 cookies
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Ingredients
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1/3 cupgranulated sugarsee savings
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1 tablespoonwatersee savings
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1 teaspoonvanillasee savings
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2-1/4 cupsall-purpose floursee savings
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1 cupchopped pecanssee savings
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1 cupsifted powdered sugar or granulated sugarsee savings
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1 cupbuttersee savings
Directions
1.
Beat butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the water, and vanilla and beat until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can. Stir in remaining flour and pecans.
2.
Shape into 1-inch balls or 2x1/2-inch crescents. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 degree F oven about 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Gently shake cooled cookies in a bag containing the powdered sugar.
3.
Or, before baking, roll balls in granulated sugar and flatten by crisscrossing with a fork. Bake as directed. Do not roll in powdered sugar. Makes about 36 cookies.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare dough and chill overnight. Shape and bake following recipe directions. Or, freeze baked cookies in a freezer container up to 1 month.
Nutrition information
Calories 109, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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