Maple Pecan Sables

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Toast pecans 10 to 12 minutes.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Beat margarine, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt with electric mixer until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in flour with spatula until just mixed.
6. 6
   Fold in pecans.
7. 7
   Shape dough into two 10-inch logs.
8. 8
   Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours.
9. 9
   Unwrap dough logs, and let stand 20 minutes at room temperature.
10. 10
    Roll logs in sanding sugar, then slice into 1/4-inch disks.
11. 11
    Transfer to baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden.