Pecan Sandies

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups white sugar , divided
• 1 cup butter , softened
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar , sifted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3. 3

   Beat 1 cup white sugar, butter, oil, and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

4. 4

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl; stir into egg mixture until dough comes together. Mix in pecans.

6. 6

   Place remaining 1/2 cup white sugar into a small shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and flatten slightly; roll in sugar to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.