Homemade Keebler Pecan Sandies Copycat Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    48

  • Calories

    57 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Keebler Pecan Sandies Copycat Recipe

Buttery, crumbly pecan cookies with the perfect sandy texture that rivals the famous Keebler version—simple ingredients, spectacular results!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Measure flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda together and set aside. Beat vegetable shortening and sugars together until fluffy. Add vanilla, salt, and egg to sugars and butter mixture beat until smooth. 
  3. Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar to sugar and shortening mixture about a third at a time. Beat until completely mixed through. The dough will seem a little thick. 
  4. Stir pecans into cookie dough with a spoon and blend well. Chill dough for 30 - 45 minutes. Roll cookie dough into a 1 - 1 1/4 inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thick. Bake in a preheated oven for 12 - 15 minutes until they are slightly golden.

Notes

  • The key to perfect pecan sandies is avoiding overmixing once you add the flour. Mix just until combined for that signature sandy texture. Also, don't skip the chilling step. It prevents the cookies from spreading too much and enhances their delicate texture. Try toasting the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the dough for an extra touch of authenticity.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 57kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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