Pecan Sandies

Total: 50 MIN plus overnight

The secret to these light, delicate and crisp cookies is to chill the dough overnight.

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
½  teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Double-Ginger Sugar Cookies

Total: 1 HR 15 MIN

2 ½  cups all-purpose flour            
1/3  cup finely chopped crystallized ginger (3 ounces)
1 ½  teaspoons ground ginger
½  teaspoon baking soda
½  teaspoon salt
2 sticks ( ½  pound) unsalted butter, softened
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract