If you've never had Sandies before, you are seriously missing out. They were one of my favorite recipes to make as a little kid - simple, easy, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 c coconut oil (solid)
- 1/3 c granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 c quinoa flour
- 1/2 c tapioca flour
- 1 c chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325. Whip the coconut oil in a mixer, then add sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and milk and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours and salt, then add to the mixing bowl gradually until a dough forms. Mix in the chopped pecans. Scoop and roll out the dough into 1 inch balls and dust with powdered sugar in a ziploc baggie one at a time. Flatten slightly on parchment paper. Bake for 20-22 minutes, cool, and serve!
I was very pleased with how these cookies turned out! The quinoa flour added a nice nutty flavor that went well with the pecans. (Note - if you don't have quinoa flour or tapioca flour on hand, you can substitute both with all-purpose.) The coconut oil gave it an amazing melt-in-your-mouth (dare I say buttery?) texture. I hope you enjoy these cookies just as much as I did!