Best Pecan Sandies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread pecans out on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely and chop in a food processor.

3. 3

   Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt. Slowly mix pecans into butter mixture. Stir flour into pecan mixture until dough begins to come together.

4. 4

   Roll the dough into a ball and divide it in half. Roll each dough half into a 1 1/2-inch thick log. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet parchment paper.

6. 6

   Unwrap dough logs and cut into 1/3-inch thick slices. Transfer slices to the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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