Description
These delightful sand dollar cookies are buttery, nutty, and topped with a sprinkle of sugar for extra sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds
- Granulated sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a smooth ball.
- Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or a flat measuring cup, gently flatten the ball into a disc about 1/3-inch thick.
- Using the tines of a fork, press lines into the cookie to create a ‘sand dollar’ design. Make five lines from the center outward, like spokes on a wheel, and then a circle around the edge to define the shape.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing cookies about 1 inch apart.
- Lightly brush the top of each cookie with the beaten egg white.
- Sprinkle the center of each cookie with the chopped nuts, gently pressing them in so they adhere.
- For extra sparkle, you can sprinkle a little granulated sugar over the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a very light golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg