Pecan Sandies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Spread the nuts out in one layer on a jelly roll pan and bake them, stirring occasionally, until they are well browned, about 10 to 13 minutes (they will smell toasted and nutty).

3. 3

   Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool.

4. 4

   In a food processor, grind the nuts with 1/4 cup of the flour.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the vanilla and beat well.

8. 8

   Sift together the remaining 1 3/4 cups flour, the salt, and the baking powder, and add it to the dough, mixing until just combined.

9. 9

   Stir in the nut mixture.

10. 10

    Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 3 hours.

11. 11

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

12. 12

    Roll the dough in between two sheets of waxed paper to 3/16-inch thick.

13. 13

    Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1-inch squares, then cut the squares on a diagonal into triangles.

14. 14

    Sprinkle the cookies with the turbinado sugar.

15. 15

    Place them 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets (do not re-roll the scraps).

16. 16

    Prick the cookies with a fork and bake until pale gold all over, about 10 minutes.

17. 17

    Cool on a wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.