Pecan Sandies

cookies dessert Sep 27, 2024
Here’s what you need for a full recipe:
 
  • 2 sticks (1/2 lb.) butter, unsalted and softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1  cup sugar, granulated
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
 
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
 
In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil and both sugars until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar. Stir into the creamed mixture. Mix/fold in the pecans.
 
Roll into 1 or 2 inch balls and roll each ball in the remaining sugar. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks. Enjoy!