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Just in time for fall: Pecan Sandies are a rich but easy drop cookie. And get tips today about how to toast pecans for extra flavor. Enjoy!

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Feature: Pecan Sandies: Easy (But Rich!) Drop Cookies

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Pecan Sandies: a cross between shortbread (rich!) and a drop cookie (easy to eat.)

Rich from the butter and pecans. Easy to eat because you can just plop a spoonful of cookie dough onto the baking sheet – rather than baking the whole lot in a pan and cutting the cookies into pieces – and miracle of miracles, the dough is soft so this cookie doesn't crumble.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 12-15 minutes
Makes about 4 dozen

Get the full recipe for Pecan Sandies and some special baking tips from The Elf. Plus be sure to check out The Elf’s Pecan Cookies Pinterest board for more pecan cookie inspiration.

Cookie Baking Tip: How to Toast Pecans the Easy Way

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Drop It! Use These for Easy Drop Cookie Recipes

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Happy baking,

Kathy, The Cookie Elf
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