Cranberry Pecan Sandies
These delicious cranberry pecan sandies are the perfect holiday cookie recipe loaded with fresh cranberries and chopped pecans, baked to perfection, and covered with powdered sugar.
Servings: 32 Sandies
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1½ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° and line a baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until combined.
- Add water and vanilla, and beat until combined.
- Mix in flour, one cup at a time.
- Stir in cranberries and pecans.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, roll into a ball, place on the prepared baking dish and flatten slightly with the bottom of a smooth glass.
- Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown.
- Remove cookies from the oven and place cookies on a wire rack to cool.
- Dust with powdered sugar while they are still warm.
Notes
Recipe inspired from Let's Dish Recipes. Make sure to check out all of her delicious recipes.