Pecan Sandies

Pecan Sandies

These buttery and crunchy cookies are similar to shortbread.

Ingredients
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, slightly softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ice water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans (walnuts are a good substitute)
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325-degrees F. Line baking sheets with baking parchment.

Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine.

Chill dough covered for at least 30 minutes.

Firmly form dough into 1-inch balls. Dough will be crumbly so take time to press it together well to hold shape. 

Place dough balls on parchment lined baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Using a flat bottom glass, gently flatten balls to about 1/2-inch thick, or roll into crescent shapes.

Bake at 325-degrees F for 20 minutes.