NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY
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NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY
If you enjoy cookies, then National Pecan Sandies Day on June 23 is a day worth celebrating. The American food holiday is observed annually and offers bakers and cookie lovers a chance to enjoy a classic cookie.
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As long as baking has been documented, cookie-like wafers have existed. Even though cookies have changed and evolved over the years with the modern standards of sweetness and variety, we still enjoy every single bite we take. The mild sweetness of these cookies pairs well with tea and coffee. The texture of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies will remind you of the shortbread cookies your grandma used to make. Pecan sandies are one such cookie. The reason they are called this may seem obvious – they have a sand like texture with chopped pecans inside them.
No matter what they are called, they are super easy to make. In fact, some recipes for this kind of cookie only calls for four ingredients. These ingredients include cold salted butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and finely chopped roasted pecans. Some bakers like to dust their pecan sandies with powdered sugar, although this ingredient is totally optional!
5 Pecan Sandie Origins
France - According to some food historians, pecan sandies may have originated in medieval France in the region of Sablé-sur-Sarthe. In fact, the word sablé is the French word for sandy.
Saudi Arabia - Some historians say the pecan sandie was part of medieval Arab cuisine. The reason for this belief is that countries like Malaysia have an “Arab biscuit,” which is very similar to the pecan sandy.
Mexico - The pecan sandies is known as the Mexican wedding cookies to some. The story says European nuns or Spanish conquistadors brought the recipe with them to Mexico.
Russia - Pecan sandies are also called Russian tea cakes because Russians have their own version of the cookie.
United States - In 1955, Keebler registered Sandies as the brand name for their pecan sandies. Keebler definitely gets the credit for marketing the cookie first.
ENJOYING NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY
Whether you visit your favorite bakery or bake your own, pecan sandies will hit the spot. Serve them with an icy cold glass of milk, coffee or tea.
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NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this cookie holiday.
Celebrated History for June 23
1926
The first SAT exam is administered by the College Board.
1961
Signed by 12 nations in 1959, the Antarctic Treaty takes effect. The treaty reserves the Antarctic continent for peaceful, scientific endeavors.
1964
A patent for the hula-hoop was issued to Arthur Melin. The toymaker was part owner of Wham-O and know n for making slingshots and a popular toy known today as the Frisbee.
2016
The British people vote in favor of Brexit - leaving the European Union.
Celebrated Birthdays for June 23
June Carter Cash - 1929
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter began her career with the Carter Sisters. She would later marry country singer Johnny Cash. Shortly before her death, she won two Grammys for her album Wildwood Flower.
Wilma Rudolph - 1940
The American track and field athlete became the first woman to win three gold medals when she competed at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Clarence Thomas - 1948
Replacing the first, and currently the only African-American United States Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas has served on the court since 1991. The conservative attorney would grab headlines during his hearings due to accusations of harassment but would be confirmed by the slimmest of margins by the Senate.
Francis McDormand - 1957
The award-winning actress has achieved the uncommon status of the Triple Crown of Acting. With awards from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and the Emmys, McDormand has received critical success. She has also been recognized by the British Academy.