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Gluten-Free Pecan Sandies Recipe

Nov 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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Crumbly and delicate gluten-free pecan sandies are buttery, delicious, and easy to make.

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These gluten-free pecan sandies are very straightforward to make. When I was developing this cookie recipe, I went through three variations and landed on this combination of ingredients. My grandma made a cookie like these pecan sandies cookie recipe so I took that recipe and tweaked it until it was perfectly gluten-free. They're very similar to pecan shortbread cookies because they have that fabulous buttery flavor.

The cookie stays together nicely but still has that crumbly texture. I opted to dust powdered sugar on top of each cookie instead of rolling it in powdered sugar for a cleaner cookie. If you're looking for something easy with a nutty flavor and minimal prep time, this is the recipe for you!

If you're looking for more recipes like these gluten-free pecan sandies recipe, check out my pumpkin patties with chocolate and my gluten-free rolo pretzel bites.

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Ingredient Notes

  • Gluten-free flour: I've only used King Arthur's gluten-free flour blend in this recipe. Cup4Cup should work the same if you can't find King Arthur Measure-for-Measure gluten-free flour. This flour is what makes these cookies gluten free.
  • Pecans: I buy whole pecans and chop them myself. You can also buy pecan pieces or pecan halves instead.
  • Unsalted butter: softened and unsalted butter. I cut my unsalted butter into cubes.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside for later.

Chop the pecans roughly using a sharp knife or a food processor. If you use a food processor, pulse 4-5 times. It's ok if there are a few larger pieces of pecans.

Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl on medium speed using an electric mixer. Add both teaspoons vanilla extract. The mixture should have a smooth texture.

Slowly mix in the gluten-free flour, salt, and cardamom. 

Once the flour is combined, hand-stir the chopped pecans into the dough.

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Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and place the dough on top in a line. The line doesn't have to be perfect.

Roll the dough line up in the plastic wrap and secure both ends by twisting them. Use your hands to gently roll the dough like you would roll a rolling pin.

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Chill the cookie dough roll in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it from the plastic wrap. 

Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into cookie rounds.

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Line the baking sheet with the cookies and top each one with a pecan piece.

Bake in the oven for 14 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the cookie cool completely on a wire rack.

Sprinkle the baked cookies with powdered sugar using a sifter.

Hint: Keep some pecans whole and place one on top of each cookie before baking.

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Variations

  • Vegan Pecan Sandies - use vegan butter to make these pecan sandies vegan. I like the brand miyoko. This is an easy recipe to modify for vegan cookies.

Equipment

  • Cookie sheet
  • Precut parchment paper - you can also use a silicone baking mat.

Storage

Store the gluten-free pecan sandies in air airtight container for up to 5 days. You can freeze the cookies in an airtight container for up to two months, but do not sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar if freezing.

Top tip

Don't chop the pecans too much. It's ok for there to be some bigger pieces.

FAQ

Can I use almond flour instead of gluten-free flour?

I don't recommend using almond flour instead of gluten-free flour. The consistency of the cookies will not turn out the same.

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Gluten-Free Pecan Sandies Recipe

Crumbly and delicate gluten-free pecan sandies are buttery, delicious, and easy to make.
4.89 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Total Time 29 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie sheet
  • Precut parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup pecans
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside for later.
  • Chop the pecans roughly using a sharp knife or a food processor. If you use a food processor, pulse 4-5 times. It's ok if there are a few larger pieces of pecans.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl on medium speed using an electric mixer. Add both teaspoons vanilla extract. The mixture should have a smooth texture.
  • Slowly mix in the gluten-free flour, salt, and cardamom.
  • Once the flour is combined, hand-stir the chopped pecans into the dough.
  • Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and place the dough on top in a line. The line doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Roll the dough line up in the plastic wrap and secure both ends by twisting them. Use your hands to gently roll the dough like you would roll a rolling pin.
  • Chill the cookie dough roll in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it from the plastic wrap.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into cookie rounds.
  • Line the baking sheet with the cookies and top each one with a pecan piece.
  • Bake in the oven for 14 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookie cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Sprinkle the baked cookies with powdered sugar using a sifter.

Notes

Keep some pecans whole and place one on top of each cookie before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.5mg
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