Pecan Sandies

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3
Beat together 1 cup white sugar, margarine, oil, and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

Step 4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 7
Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.