My mother's Pecan Sandies have been a Christmas tradition for years. They are unbelievably rich and unbelievably addicting. They don't last long around our home.
Servings: 5dozen
Ingredients
2 1/4cupsflour
1/2tspbaking powder
1/4tspsalt
1cupbutter or margarine
1cupsugar
1egg
1tspvanilla
1/2cupfinely chopped pecans
Instructions
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In mixer bowl, beat margarine for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Add flour mixture to beaten mixture; beat until well blended. Stir in pecans. Cover; chill 30 minutes. Shape dough into two 7-inch long rolls. Wrap in wax paper or clear wrap. Chill several hours of overnight.
Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Cool about 1 minute and then remove to wire rack.