Pecan Sandies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Whisk together flours, pecans, cinnamon, and salt.
3. 3
   Cream butters and sugar.
4. 4
   Add the egg white and continue beating until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in vanilla extract.
6. 6
   On low speed, gradually add flour mixture and beat until a dough forms.
7. 7
   Shape the dough into 3-inch balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
8. 8
   Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
9. 9
   Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, 10 minutes.
10. 10
    While cookies are still hot, sift confectioners' sugar over the tops.
11. 11
    Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely .